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Broardway Novices' Chase 2023 Racecard

2:10 Wed 15 Mar BROARDWAY NOVICES' CHASE

Distance: 24f 80y Age: 5yo + Prize: £181,437 Going: Gd/Sft

Analyst's Verdict

GERRI COLOMBE enhanced his reputation when taking his record under Rules to 7-7 in the Scilly Isles at Sandown last month, jumping soundly and coming out on top in game fashion. Very much the type to be suited by the return to further, he can make a bold bid to keep his 100% record intact. The Real Whacker, an impressive dual winner over fences here already this term, rates a big threat though. Sir Gerhard, twice a winner at the Festival, and Galia des Liteaux complete the shortlist.

ENTRY
FORM
SILKS HORSE
JOCKEY & TRAINER
AGE
WGT
ODDS
1
jockey silks 1. ADAMANTLY CHOSEN (IRE)
J: B. Hayes
T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
6
11-7
* * *
* * *
Quickly made up into a smart performer over fences, landing 17f maiden prior to Punchestown Grade 3 in October. Improved further in defeat back up in trip, runner-up behind Mighty Potter in 21f Grade 1 at Leopardstown 38 days ago. Even longer trip here could unlock a little more progress.
2
jockey silks 2. AMIRITE (IRE)
J: Rachael Blackmore
T: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
7
11-7
* *
* *
Low-mileage hurdler who looked a good prospect when making winning chase debut in Fairyhouse maiden (21f) in October. Things haven't gone to plan since, likely to have finished closer still but for a late bump/error at last when third in Naas Gr 3 in January. Still, this does demand good bit more.
3
jockey silks 3. BRONN (IRE)
J: Daryl Jacob
T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
6
11-7
* *
* *
Successful sole start in bumpers and 2 from 5 over hurdles, career-best display when taking Fairyhouse Grade 2 last spring. Improved on chase debut form, albeit making heavy weather of it, when landing maiden at that venue (21.6f) in January. Remains early days but more needed.
4
jockey silks 4. GERRI COLOMBE (FR)
J: Jordan Colin Gainford
T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
7
11-7
* * * * *
* * * * *
Successful only start in points and yet to taste defeat in 7 starts under Rules, his jumping again looking an asset as he landed Grade 1 Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown (20f) in game fashion last month. Highly likely there's more to come and he's unexposed at around 3m. Obvious claims.
5
jockey silks 5. I AM MAXIMUS (FR)
J: D. E. Mullins
T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
7
11-7
* *
* *
Useful over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Definite promise over fences for new yard, runner-up first 2 starts in maidens and not disgraced when 11 lengths fourth in Leopardstown Grade 1 early last month. However, more needed if he's to feature here. One of 5 representatives for Willie Mullins.
6
jockey silks 6. RAMILLIES (IRE)
J: S. F. O'Keeffe
T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
8
11-7
* * *
* * *
Hurdles winner at 2½m who finished sixth in Albert Bartlett here 12 months ago. Showed improved form to make winning chase debut at Thurles (3m) in December and first past post (subsequently demoted for causing interference) in Naas Grade 3 in January. Remains with potential.
7
jockey silks 7. SIR GERHARD (IRE)
J: P. Townend
T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
8
11-7
* * * *
* * * *
Champion Bumper winner 2 years ago who confirmed himself one of last season's leading novice hurdlers, taking Gr 1 Ballymore at this meeting 12 months ago. Jumping mixed when landing Gowran maiden chase (2m) in January and whilst light on experience he clearly has the ability to be a major player.
8
jockey silks 8. THE REAL WHACKER (IRE)
J: Sam Twiston-Davies
T: Patrick Neville
7
11-7
* * * *
* * * *
Winner over hurdles for Ann Duffield and, since re-united with this yard, has scaled new heights over fences, landing a C&D novice in November and very impressive when following up in Grade 2 Dipper (20.6f) here on New Year's Day. Exciting prospect and one for the shortlist.
9
jockey silks 9. THUNDER ROCK (IRE)
J: A. P. Heskin
T: Olly Murphy
7
11-7
* * *
* * *
Four-time hurdle winner last season and plenty to like about pair of novice handicap chase victories at up to 19f earlier this term. Far from disgraced without being fluent at his obstacles in stronger company subsequently and this step up in trip could just help. Remains with potential.
10
jockey silks 10. THYME HILL
J: Micheal Nolan
T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
9
11-7
* * *
* * *
Dual Grade 1 winning hurdler who made successful chase debut at Exeter (3m) in November. Jumping lacked conviction at Newbury next time but proved a good deal more convincing (equipped with cheekpieces) when taking Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton over Christmas. Kept fresh since but this tougher.
11
jockey silks 11. GALIA DES LITEAUX (FR)
J: Harry Skelton
T: Dan Skelton
7
11-0
* * * *
* * * *
Point/hurdles winner who looked something out of the ordinary when making a successful start over fences at Bangor (17.4f, heavy) in November. Never figured on back of an early blunder in Kauto Star but firmly back on track to land Warwick Grade 2 in January. Very good prospect and not ruled out.

Betting Forecast : 2/1 2 GERRI COLOMBE, 11/2 5.5 THE REAL WHACKER, 6/1 6 SIR GERHARD, 8/1 8 THYME HILL, 8/1 8 GALIA DES LITEAUX, 16/1 16 RAMILLIES, 18/1 18 ADAMANTLY CHOSEN, 22/1 22 THUNDER ROCK, 40/1 40 BRONN, 50/1 50 AMIRITE, 66/1 66 I AM MAXIMUS

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