13:28 Newton Abbot
GoodMike McHugh Memorial Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3594.36
- 3m 1f 170y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
- Win time: 6m 45s
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
Form: 2P-212 BF
Last run: 100 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
Fontwell winner in May and ran well when second at Fontwell the following month, off this mark; returns from a break with live claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
30th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Both wins came in 2021; respectable third at Warwick (3m, good) on sole run this year; place possibilities on return from another break. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
2-17 over fences; versatile regarding trip/ground and his current mark is workable but hasn't been seen since a poor run in early December. |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: 4-7343 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 112
Nowhere near the force of old and well held when third over C&D last month; down in class but hard to be confident as he seeks a first success since a cross-country win at Cheltenham in December 2018.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Dec 2021 Good To Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Best performances have been at Cartmel or over 3m6f at the Cheltenham cross-country course; not the force of old but runner-up off this mark over the conventional fences at Cheltenham before a solid sequence ended there five weeks ago; has seen plenty of action in recent months and most of those runs put him firmly in the picture for in-form yard. |
7/2 |
|
7th 16 |
13th Nov 2021 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Yet to add to his cross-country win here in 2018 and no longer the force of old; stuck to his task gamely when second to Strictlyadancer over C&D (good) three weeks ago but is effectively 3lb higher from out of the weights today. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 15 |
22nd Oct 2021 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Last win was on the cross-country course here in December 2018; clearly not as good as he was but handicapped accordingly and he was clear of the third when narrowly held last time at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); could feature. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 62-545
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
Not beaten too far on stable debut at Cartmel (was with Fergal O'Brien) but tailed off at Bangor since; plenty to prove after that and best form has come on right-handed tracks; cheekpieces removed.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
17th Oct 2021 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Left Fergal O'Brien after poor hurdle run in June and hasn't really fired in three subsequent chases for Christian Williams, but will appreciate today's dip into a Class 5 and is too well handicapped to rule out. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
6th Oct 2021 Good To Soft 3m 2f 202y Class 5 |
12st 7lb |
Sole win came when 13lb higher and with Fergal O'Brien last year (3m, good to soft); hinted at a revival on his debut for this trainer at Cartmel (2m5f, good) in July; well below that level again since and this should be a welcome drop in grade. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
17th Sep 2021 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Not beaten too far on stable debut at Cartmel (was with Fergal O'Brien) but tailed off at Bangor since; plenty to prove after that and best form has come on right-handed tracks; cheekpieces removed. |
11/2 |
11/4
Form: P7-P25 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
Good effort (in first-time blinkers) when second over hurdles in July but well beaten next time; pulled up on latest chasing attempt, in June, and still 7lb above his highest winning mark; cheekpieces return.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
7th Mar 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Ordinary sort who has gained all wins in Class 5 handicaps; remote third in 3m2f hunter chase at Musselburgh last month for new stable; stiff task on the figures. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
5th Feb 2022 Good 3m 2f 139y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Three-time chase winner who was runner-up over hurdles last July; however, he was tailed off the next twice and has plenty to find today even if returning to form; sold out of Tom Lacey's yard for £3,000 in October. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 |
17th Sep 2021 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Good effort (in first-time blinkers) when second over hurdles in July but well beaten next time; pulled up on latest chasing attempt, in June, and still 7lb above his highest winning mark; cheekpieces return. |
11/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £58.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £65.50 |
| Trifecta | £101.00 |
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