January 11 / 14.42 Kempton

14.42

Soft

Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £45560
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • Class 1
  • 4 runners
ITV4
View Course
Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 121P-1 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 161

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2023 (soft) and clear runner-up to subsequent King George winner Banbridge in this 12 months ago; posted his second Grade 1 win in the Ascot Chase last February; not at his best when winning on reappearance at Ascot in November but could improve for the run and he's the one to beat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 11-113 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 151

Form & Verdict
Won five handicaps in a row last year (2m1f/2m4f, various ground); shot up the weights and his winning spree came to an end here a fortnight ago (2m, good to soft; fair third); needs others to underperform if he's to win this but he can run his usual good race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 8y

Class 2

14:15 Ascot

Martator

11st 9lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Beaten favourite in Grade 2 handicap at Kempton (2m) three weeks ago when bidding for a six-timer but should not be written off; very progressive at up to 2m4f otherwise since last March and he is 3-3 at Ascot.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1P-524 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Won the Grand Annual Handicap at Cheltenham (2m, soft) last March and he's probably okay at this trip; when soundly beaten in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham in November he had raced just four days previously (creditable second at Carlisle), but he's probably vulnerable once more kept to this level.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

19th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 33y

Class 2

13:55 Windsor

Unexpected Party

11st 4lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

10yo who won the Grand Annual Handicap (2m, soft) last March and good second in graduation chase at Carlisle (2m, good) in November; ran as well as could be expected in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (2m, good) two days later and holds far more realistic claims now back in a handicap; possible player.

14/1

2nd

4

19th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 33y

Class 2

13:55 Windsor

Unexpected Party

11st 4lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

10yo who won the Grand Annual Handicap (2m, soft) last March and good second in graduation chase at Carlisle (2m, good) in November; ran as well as could be expected in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (2m, good) two days later and holds far more realistic claims now back in a handicap; possible player.

14/1

Form: 9283-2 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 156

Form & Verdict
Frequently finishes placed, including in Grade 1s and when runner-up on October's reappearance in the Old Roan Handicap at Aintree (2m4f, good; versatile ground-wise); he's won just one of his last 17 starts but receives 6lb from stablemate and leading player Pic D'Orhy and he could be in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 8y

Class 2

14:15 Ascot

Hitman

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Respectable second in the Old Roan at Aintree (2m4f) on sole outing this term; has the ability to go one better but remains a frustrating and low-yield performer, having won just one of his last 17 starts.

8/1

2nd

1

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 8y

Class 2

14:15 Ascot

Hitman

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Respectable second in the Old Roan at Aintree (2m4f) on sole outing this term; has the ability to go one better but remains a frustrating and low-yield performer, having won just one of his last 17 starts.

8/1

Verdict

Class act PIC D’ORHY won this two years ago and found only subsequent King George winner Banbridge too good in this race last season. He should be tough to beat. His stablemate Hitman is hard to win with but he often runs very well in defeat and is the main danger in receipt of 6lb from the selection. Martator is next on the list.[Ben Hutton]