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Plate Handicap Chase 2023 Racecard
TUESDAY
14
MARCH
SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE
ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY
FESTIVAL HANDICAP CHASE
CHAMPION HURDLE
DAVID NICHOLSON MARES' HURDLE
FRED WINTER JUVENILE HURDLE
NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP
WEDNESDAY
15
MARCH
BARING BINGHAM NOVICES' HURDLE
BROARDWAY NOVICES' CHASE
CORAL CUP HURDLE
QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE
CROSS COUNTRY CHASE
GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP CHASE
CHAMPION BUMPER
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4:10 Thu 16 Mar PLATE HANDICAP CHASE Distance: 20f 127y Age: 5yo + Prize: £120,000 Going: Soft
Plenty arrive with claims, the most compelling coming in the shape of low-mileage 6-y-o SO SCOTTISH. Representing a very shrewd yard that landed this race 2 years ago with The Shunter, he's been kept fresh since running a fine race when second at Ascot back in November and his revised mark could well underestimate him back up in trip. Midnight River and Datsalrightgino are a couple of likely threats, with Shakem Up'arry and Il Ridoto completing the shortlist. |
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Analyst's Verdict| ENTRY FORM |
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1. HAUT EN COULEURS (FR) J: M. J. M. O'Sullivan T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
6 12-0 |
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| Very smart chaser who fell in Kinloch Brae Chase in January (looked likely winner) and no disgrace in losing out to stablemate Janidil in Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran 26 days ago. Jumping looked assured then and he remains relatively low mileage so not discounted despite big weight. | |||||
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2. TWO FOR GOLD (IRE) J: David Bass T: Kim Bailey |
10 11-13 |
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| Returned better than ever last winter, successful in handicaps at Doncaster/Lingfield prior to a gallant second behind Fakir D'oudairies in Gr 1 Ascot Chase. Not at best over National fences on return in November but freshened up since and visor now goes on. | |||||
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3. STOLEN SILVER (FR) J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Sam Thomas |
8 11-11 |
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| Good fourth in this race 12 months ago and ended campaign with success in Silver Trophy here in April. Unseated in Paddy Power on return but right back to best when second in C&D handicap won by Midnight River on New Year's Day. Rare poor effort at Warwick latest but mark may just be right now. | |||||
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4. MIDNIGHT RIVER J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton |
8 11-9 |
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| Useful novice hurdler who gained second chase success at Stratford (19.5f) in October prior to a cracking third in the Paddy Power here in November. Stepped up again when gamely landing valuable C&D handicap on New Year's Day and this low-mileage sort is worth a look from his revised mark. | |||||
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5. ESCARIA TEN (FR) J: A. P. Heskin T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland |
9 11-8 |
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| Very smart chaser on his day and shaped well when second on return in listed chase at Thurles in December. Finishing effort left a lot to be desired having looked a big threat when seventh Thyestes Chase since and others make more appeal now dropped back in trip. | |||||
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6. FUGITIF (FR) J: Sean Bowen T: Richard Hobson |
8 11-6 |
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| Looks more mature this season, barely coming off the bridle when landing 12-runner Chepstow handicap (19.5f) over Christmas. Hit with a 10 lb hike but ran another cracker when runner-up behind Il Ridoto over C&D since, held final 100 yd but clear of rest. Expected to give another good account. | |||||
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7. IL RIDOTO (FR) J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls |
6 11-3 |
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| Useful novice chaser who was threatening another big performance and duly delivered (in first-time cheekpieces) when taking 16-runner C&D handicap on Trials Day. This understandably demands more from an 8 lb higher mark but entitled to be thereabouts again. | |||||
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8. DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) J: Gavin Sheehan T: Jamie Snowden |
7 11-2 |
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| Improved model sent chasing, off the mark at Chepstow (2m) in November. Ran a cracker when runner-up in Timeform Novices' Handicap here in January and backed that up when filling same spot in Gr 2 Pendil at Kempton. Interesting returned to handicap company. | |||||
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9. EMBITTERED (IRE) J: Shane Fitzgerald T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland |
9 11-2 |
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| Dual winner over fences who only narrowly failed to justify strong support at Cork (16.7f) in November. However, not in same form at Leopardstown (17f) over Christmas and his jumping a cause for concern back in this ultra-competitive scenario. Back up in trip. | |||||
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10. WAR LORD (GER) J: Brendan Powell T: Joe Tizzard |
8 11-1 |
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| Smart novice chaser last term, winning 3 times alongside a trio of in-the-frame efforts in Grade 1 company. Low-key efforts first 2 starts this term but latest Wetherby second in less competitive affair was a step back in right direction from easing mark. | |||||
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11. COOLE CODY (IRE) J: Adam Wedge T: Evan Williams |
12 11-0 |
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| Tremendous servant to connections (3-time C&D winner) who proved better than ever aged 11 when landing this race from a 2 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Hasn't made an impact either side of success in 2-runner Ascot Grade 2 in November and he needs to raise his game again. | |||||
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12. SO SCOTTISH (FR) J: M. P. Walsh T: Emmet Mullins, Ireland |
6 11-0 |
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| 6-y-o who really found his feet during second half of last year, building on his maiden hurdle victory to land back-to-back novice chases at around 20f. Career-best display when second behind Boothill on handicap debut at Ascot in November and kept fresh by shrewd yard ahead of this. Big player. | |||||
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13. SEDDON (IRE) J: B. W. Harvey T: John McConnell, Ireland |
10 11-0 |
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| Firmly back on track for present yard, successful over hurdles here (19.9f) in October and justified good support to follow up in convincing fashion over fences at Leopardstown (21f, soft) over Christmas. Much higher mark to defy back on these shores, though. | |||||
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14. MARVEL DE CERISY (FR) J: Rachael Blackmore T: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland |
6 10-13 |
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| 6-y-o who confirmed promise of chase debut when running out good winner of a Punchestown novice (19.7f) in November. Not seen to best effect when distant third at Fairyhouse the following month and he goes handicapping on back of a break with potential remaining firmly intact. | |||||
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15. CHAMPAGNE GOLD (IRE) J: Aidan Coleman T: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland |
8 10-13 |
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| Off the mark over fences in maiden company at Wexford (20f) last summer and stepped up on that effort when hitting frame next 2 starts, latterly when second here (19.7f) in October, rallying having been outpaced home turn. This understandably tougher, however. Yard also saddle Marvel de Cerisy. | |||||
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16. SHAKEM UP'ARRY (IRE) J: Luca Morgan T: Ben Pauling |
9 10-10 |
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| Proved better than ever (tongue tied) when making winning return at Exeter (19.2f) in December and looked very much at home in this company when fifth behind Midnight River over C&D on New Year's Day, possibly making move sooner than ideal. Worth a second look from this mark. | |||||
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17. MARS HARPER J: Jordan Colin Gainford T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland |
7 10-9 |
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| Useful, dual winner over hurdles who has taken well to chasing, again finding only one too good at Leopardstown (21.4f) 11 days ago. Yard's runners always command respect here but he disappointed in the Coral Cup 12 months ago. | |||||
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18. GEVREY (FR) J: Sam Ewing T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland |
7 10-8 |
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| Bagged third chase success at Limerick (19.5f) in October and finished creditable fourth despite seeming to find drop in trip against him when fourth at Down Royal (16.5f) in November. Absent since running below best at Gowran later that month and mark probably high enough in race of this nature. | |||||
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19. HEREDITARY RULE (IRE) J: J. Hogan T: John McConnell, Ireland |
8 10-7 |
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| Took well to chasing last year, gaining third small-field victory in Cartmel novice (21f) in August. Cashed in off much lower hurdles mark at Downpatrick next time and he ran with credit when third over 2½m here in November. However, this tougher again. | |||||
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20. CELEBRE D'ALLEN (FR) J: Micheal Nolan T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White |
11 10-6 |
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| Returned from a long absence with a bang last season, winning 3 handicaps (2 hurdle, 1 chase) and fine fifth in this race from 6 lb higher mark. Not disgraced without threatening in trio of starts this time around and this 11-y-o is likely to find a few too strong. | |||||
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21. FRERO BANBOU (FR) J: Charlie Deutsch T: Venetia Williams |
8 10-6 |
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| Largely acquitted himself with credit last term, successful over 2m at Lingfield and good third in Grand Annual thereafter. Solid second on return at Ascot (16.7f) in October and shaped as though this greater emphasis on stamina was worth exploring in trio of starts since. | |||||
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22. BORN BY THE SEA (IRE) J: Danny Gilligan T: Paul John Gilligan, Ireland |
9 10-6 |
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| Useful handicap chaser at his best who has failed to figure (albeit faced with some stiff tasks) in trio of starts so far this winter. Well held tenth in this race 12 months ago and likely set for another struggle this time around. | |||||
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23. CAPTAIN TOM CAT (IRE) J: Charlie Hammond T: Dr Richard Newland |
8 10-4 |
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| Developed into a pretty smart chaser last year, successful 4 times including a Grade 2 at Wincanton. After returning over hurdles, found things tough in Old Roan at Aintree in October and fared no better either start thereafter. Needs to step up plenty on return from a break. | |||||
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24. BOWTOGREATNESS (IRE) J: K. Brogan T: Ben Pauling |
7 10-4 |
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| Dual novice hurdle winner (at around 2½m) and better form when twice placed over fences earlier this term. Overfaced in Grade 1 company next time but latest run at Warwick best overlooked having been hampered early. Still, others may be better treated in this field. | |||||
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Betting Forecast : 4/1 4 SO SCOTTISH, 10/1 10 IL RIDOTO, 11/1 11 MIDNIGHT RIVER, 11/1 11 HAUT EN COULEURS, 14/1 14 FUGITIF, 14/1 14 DATSALRIGHTGINO, 16/1 16 FRERO BANBOU, 22/1 22 SEDDON, 22/1 22 SHAKEM UP'arry, 25/1 25 MARVEL DE CERISY, 28/1 28 COOLE CODY, 28/1 28 WAR LORD, 33/1 33 STOLEN SILVER, 33/1 33 MARS HARPER, 40/1 40 CELEBRE D'allen, 40/1 40 TWO FOR GOLD, 40/1 40 HEREDITARY RULE, 40/1 40 ESCARIA TEN, 40/1 40 CHAMPAGNE GOLD, 50/1 50 EMBITTERED, 66/1 66 GEVREY, 66/1 66 CAPTAIN TOM CAT, 66/1 66 BOWTOGREATNESS, 100/1 100 BORN BY THE SEA, 498/1 498 GEMIRANDE, 499/1 499 IL COURRA |
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