16:45 Cheltenham
Good To SoftCheltenham & South West Racing Club Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 0f 87y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.90
- Place: £2.00
Form: 1- D
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
120,000euros 3yo; the horse he beat at Huntingdon was making it 0-4 in bumpers but this Blue Bresil gelding was merely shaken up to win comfortably; clearly talented.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
19th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Won on debut in Huntingdon bumper (2m, good to soft) in April and made it 2-2 in competitive bumper here (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; brings bundles of potential to hurdles and he's firmly in calculations. |
11/10 |
|
1st 1 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
120,000euros 3yo; the horse he beat at Huntingdon was making it 0-4 in bumpers but this Blue Bresil gelding was merely shaken up to win comfortably; clearly talented. |
6/1 |
|
1st 7 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
pressed leader, led halfway, shaken up over 1f out, kept on well |
7/2 |
16/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Went close in his sole Irish point in March; that form could be working out better but he's open to considerable improvement for top connections.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 17 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Went close in his sole Irish point in March; that form could be working out better but he's open to considerable improvement for top connections. |
16/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Beat just one other finisher (since pulled up in a novice hurdle) in a 2m4f British point earlier this year but later changed hands for £110,000 and his stable is having winners.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
pressed leader, outpaced over 2f out, no match for first two |
9/4 |
|
3rd 11 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Beat just one other finisher (since pulled up in a novice hurdle) in a 2m4f British point earlier this year but later changed hands for £110,000 and his stable is having winners. |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Changed hands for £78,000 soon after finishing runner-up in a 3m good-ground Irish point; the winner was ninth of 22 in a Punchestown bumper in April when made favourite; should have a future; tongue tied.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Changed hands for £78,000 soon after finishing runner-up in a 3m good-ground Irish point; the winner was ninth of 22 in a Punchestown bumper in April when made favourite; should have a future; tongue tied. |
66/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Runner-up in a point bumper in May, proving no match for the comfortable winner who has since gone close in a bumper at Stratford; probably vulnerable.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Runner-up in a point bumper in May, proving no match for the comfortable winner who has since gone close in a bumper at Stratford; probably vulnerable. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 1- D
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Half-brother to useful staying chaser Wyck Hill; didn't look short of speed when running out a 9l winner at Warwick (soft); it wasn't a strong race and he's penalised, but should have a bright future.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
24th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 58y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Easy bumper winner on Warwick debut (2m, soft) in March; soundly beaten when sixth of 15 at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month but was outpaced in that warm bumper and this half-brother to 4m Eider winner Wyck Hill is open to improvement now up in trip on hurdle debut; each-way possible. |
20/1 |
|
6th 2 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Half-brother to useful staying chaser Wyck Hill; didn't look short of speed when running out a 9l winner at Warwick (soft); it wasn't a strong race and he's penalised, but should have a bright future. |
8/1 |
|
1st 9 |
30th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, shaken up 3f out, led going easily over 2f out, pushed along and went clear over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, easily |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-
Last run: 224 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Ran a nice first race to be fifth of 17 at Kempton in March (soft), keeping on; he's up there on RPRs.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Ran a nice first race to be fifth of 17 at Kempton in March (soft), keeping on; he's up there on RPRs. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
18th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Half-brother to yard's bumper and 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner Ballymountain Boy; betting should help guide to expectations. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 185 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Lacked the gears to land a serious blow when beaten about 10l at Ludlow in April (good to soft); bred to stay further.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
23rd Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on inside final 110yds, led again towards finish, gamely |
8/1 |
|
8th 13 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Lacked the gears to land a serious blow when beaten about 10l at Ludlow in April (good to soft); bred to stay further. |
33/1 |
|
4th 9 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Half-brother to connections' 1m6f bumper/2m5f hurdle winner Lunar Baby; dam 2m2f bumper/3m hurdle winner; respected debutant, especially if the market speaks favourably. |
8/1 |
5/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
60,000euros 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to six winners including Teletext (French/KSA 1m2f-1m4f; RPR 116), Seismic Wave (US 1m/1m1f turf stakes) and Bugle Major (9.5f-10.5f; 101); dam French 6.5f/1m 2yo winner (108); Flat-bred gelding from top yard and he's of obvious interest.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
60,000euros 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to six winners including Teletext (French/KSA 1m2f-1m4f; RPR 116), Seismic Wave (US 1m/1m1f turf stakes) and Bugle Major (9.5f-10.5f; 101); dam French 6.5f/1m 2yo winner (108); Flat-bred gelding from top yard and he's of obvious interest. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 3- BF
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Unable to justify favouritism at Wincanton in April (good to soft; also wore a tongue-tie) but was only a length behind a subsequent winner and he's undergone wind surgery since; better expected of him.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Unable to justify favouritism at Wincanton in April (good to soft; also wore a tongue-tie) but was only a length behind a subsequent winner and he's undergone wind surgery since; better expected of him. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden when headed over 1f out, kept on |
2/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Raced too freely but was competitive for a long way before weakening into a remote fourth on soft ground at Warwick in March; didn't appear unfancied at 9-2; should rate higher as he gains experience.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 16 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Raced too freely but was competitive for a long way before weakening into a remote fourth on soft ground at Warwick in March; didn't appear unfancied at 9-2; should rate higher as he gains experience. |
33/1 |
|
4th 9 |
30th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
took keen hold, led, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened and lost two places inside final furlong |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
9,500euros 3yo; third foal; dam unraced sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle winner Orbys Legend and to 2m7f hurdle/3m chase winner Morning Spirit; trainer 0-11 in bumpers during recent seasons; hard to warm to.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
20th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Made debut in warm bumper at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month but was well beaten at 200-1 and may be best watched for now. |
100/1 |
|
12th 7 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
9,500euros 3yo; third foal; dam unraced sister to useful 2m-3m hurdle winner Orbys Legend and to 2m7f hurdle/3m chase winner Morning Spirit; trainer 0-11 in bumpers during recent seasons; hard to warm to. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-
Last run: 198 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Came from off the pace for third of 13 on debut at Taunton (good to soft) in April; a line through the runner-up gives him a similar chance to Ballyvango.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 4 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Came from off the pace for third of 13 on debut at Taunton (good to soft) in April; a line through the runner-up gives him a similar chance to Ballyvango. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
13th Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
held up in rear, steady headway from 5f out, ridden 2f out, went third over 1f out, held when carried left inside final furlong, kept on |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 2
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Flat-bred 4yo; chased home a well-touted Willie Mullins newcomer (also Flat bred) at Roscommon in August (good to yielding); the two behind him have done nothing for that form but it was a promising start and his yard won this last year with Encanto Bruno.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 10 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Flat-bred 4yo; chased home a well-touted Willie Mullins newcomer (also Flat bred) at Roscommon in August (good to yielding); the two behind him have done nothing for that form but it was a promising start and his yard won this last year with Encanto Bruno. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 7f 58y |
11st 10lb |
9,500 euros 3yo; fourth foal; dam well beaten in bumper, half-sister to Listed-placed 1m2f winner Markovitch out of German 1m2f winning half-sister to Derby winner High-Rise; respected yard. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 33- BF
Last run: 201 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
Well related and placed in both bumpers last season, on good at Kempton and soft at Plumpton; RPRs in the 90s would suggest that he'll need to raise his game to take this.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
27th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Finished last of 15 in Cheltenham bumper on reappearance, failing to back up his two placed efforts (including at Kempton) last season; may rebound at some stage but others are preferred. |
8/1 |
|
15th 8 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Well related and placed in both bumpers last season, on good at Kempton and soft at Plumpton; RPRs in the 90s would suggest that he'll need to raise his game to take this. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
10th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 164y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Well related and made the frame at Kempton's big February meeting in what was probably a useful bumper (second bolted up next time); must have every chance if building on that. |
11/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £474.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £406.70 |
| Trifecta | £4086.00 |
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