15.40 Doncaster Soft
Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (Challenger Middle Distance Chase Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £7896.7
- 2m 3f 31y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
- Win time: 5m 13s
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.40
Form: 3-3124 BF
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
16th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
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1st 1 |
4th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Below par at Sandown last time out in January when heavy ground shouldn't have been an excuse, and it's possible this trip stretches his stamina; however, he was in career-best form prior to last time, with a win and a good second, and it'll be no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance. |
3/1 |
|
4th 5 |
8th Jan 2022 Heavy 1m 7f 119y Class 2 |
11st 2lb
|
Front-runner with a progressive profile; made all at Wetherby (1m7f, good to soft) in October and unlucky to bump into an unexposed 4yo when runner-up at Newbury next time; shaped well when third over C&D on heavy ground last winter; edging up the weights but may still have untapped potential. |
5/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 521422
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
29th Apr 2022 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Useful chase and dual hurdle winner at around 2m when trained by Dan Skelton but changed hands for £28,000 after two below-par runs in March and has stamina to prove on today's stable/hunter chase debut. |
40/1 |
|
4th 2 |
21st Mar 2022 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Off the mark over fences when landing C&D handicap in November; signs the handicapper has the upper hand since but getting back on a sound surface will help. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
4th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Well beaten in second at Kempton (2m2f, good) three weeks ago but he bumped into a rejuvenated winner; enjoying a consistent season, including a strong-finishing second at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) two starts ago, and there's every chance he'll be bang there. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 1P-P6P
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
5th Apr 2022 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Hereford (3m1f, soft) last winter on his third chase start and he's well handicapped on that form, but he has struggled in his four outings this season and needs the cheekpieces to have a positive effect. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
4th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won at Hereford last January on his third chase start and he's well handicapped on that form; however, he was pulled up at Kelso the following month and has also struggled on his three outings this season. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
19th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Future looked bright over fences when good winner of a beginners' event at Hereford last January (3m1f, soft) but in hiding ever since; he did at least complete at Ascot last month on second run back from wind surgery and the return to 2m4f in easier company is worth a go. |
11/1 |
3/1
Form: 4-7331 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
16th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
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|
4th 3 |
4th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Capitalised on a reduced mark to win here (2m4f, good) last month and snap a losing run going back to August 2018; was clear with a solid yardstick last time and has gone back up just 3lb; has done most of his winning on good ground but ran well on soft last February; key player in follow-up bid. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 |
10th Feb 2022 Good 2m 4f 115y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Multiple winner but none since 2018; however, has often run well in defeat and a repeat of his Wincanton third on latest start (2m4f, good to soft; suited by good) will see him thereabouts again. |
7/2 |
9/2
Form: -5F543
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
18th May 2022 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
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1st 3 |
4th May 2022 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
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4th 2 |
16th Apr 2022 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Capitalised upon some significant help from the handicapper when making all in three-runner contest at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; subsequent 3lb rise is manageable but he has become unreliable, and an uncontested lead is unlikely here. |
11/2 |
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|---|---|
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