15:00 Ascot
Good To SoftHowden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £56950
- 2m 7f 180y
- Class 1
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 2574-1 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 142
Dual chase winner in the mud in France but he was seen in a spectacularly new light when comfortably winning a valuable C&D handicap (soft) seven weeks ago on second run for this yard; lost momentum at the final fence, where two of his rivals (including the staying-on Yeah Man) came down when disputing second but it's not hard to think that a 4lb rise underestimates him.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 12 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Ex-French 6yo whose British form features notable 3m wins at Ascot (soft/good) last November/December, making a bright start to his 2023-24 campaign; mixed results afterwards but this looks the time to catch him, especially with the yard in great form; interesting on reappearance. |
7/1 |
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13 |
12th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Made bright start to chase career in Britain when winning two 3m handicaps at Ascot (soft and good) before Christmas but he could keep on only at the same pace when beaten nearly 5l back over 3m there 24 days ago and this looks so much harder. |
18/1 |
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4th 2 |
17th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
prominent |
100/30 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 210-2F D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
Made debut under rules (after just one run in a point) last October; seen mostly over fences and was in the process of showing improved form when he fell at the final fence in major C&D handicap (soft) seven weeks ago, outpaced from six out but rallying strongly up the straight and only 2l down on Victtorino when departing; should prove well suited by further in due course but only 2lb higher today and has a big shout barring mishaps.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 9 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 6lb |
First three runs last season in Britain; came into his own over extended 3m4f at Haydock, winning Grand National Trial in first-time cheekpieces; absent since ninth in Irish Grand National. |
10/1 |
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9th 8 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 5f 24y |
11st 4lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, prominent 4 out, mistake and weakened 3 out, jumped badly left last |
9/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 926-U2 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
Acts on soft; last won in early 2022 but nearly took a valuable Kempton 3m handicap in February off 2lb lower; has run creditably both starts this term, including runner-up over 2m5f here on latest; each-way chance.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 4 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 8y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to last 8th, weakened after 3 out |
33/1 |
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7 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Goes particularly well at Kempton; lost his way back in the spring and was 50-1 when never counting at Chepstow 21 days ago (2m3f, good); this trip is a better fit but still has a bit to prove now, especially with cheekpieces again absent. |
20/1 |
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7th 4 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Goes particularly well at Kempton; lost his way back in the spring and returns with no cheekpieces; Harry Skelton prefers The King Of Ryhope. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 21P1-1 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 138
Ran no race at Uttoxeter in March but has otherwise been a notable improver since joining this trainer and has won three of his five starts for him; latest was on reappearance at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft; acts on heavy) six weeks ago in the Badger Beer, with another 14l back to the third, and this 8yo demands major respect despite 6lb rise.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
30th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Pulled up at Punchestown in May when last seen but he has a very good record when fresh around this time of year, and he won the Badger Beer at Wincanton when reappearing last November; on the shortlist. |
12/1 |
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7 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 11lb |
Acts on any ground; largely progressive chase form includes a notable 3m1f handicap win at Wincanton last November; disappointing at Sandown in February; held when falling at the last at Kempton later that month; blinkers used then are discarded now. |
12/1 |
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6 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Acts on any ground; largely progressive chase form includes a success in notable handicap at Wincanton (3m1f) in November; disappointing last time but may rebound provided he takes well to first-time blinkers; not written off. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 2/71-3
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
Lightly raced now but won at Wincanton (3m1f) in February and creditable third under Freddie Gingell over C&D four weeks ago (both on good); acts on good to soft but he was withdrawn the last five times he was due to run on soft; probably needs career best.
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No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 1 |
20th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 8lb |
Useful handicap chaser on good ground when on song; pulled up on consecutive outings at end of last season and needs to prove his wellbeing, but is in much calmer waters for today's hunter chase debut. |
4/6 |
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3 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, bumped 1st, dropped to rear 12th, pulled up before 5 out |
8/1 |
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3 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Ran respectably in two 3m events at Ascot towards the end of last year, fifth of ten in valuable contest on second occasion; requires more if he's to return to winning ways but drying ground would help his cause (all successes on good). |
15/2 |
13/2
Form: 2211-1 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
Won six of nine races under rules; all of his five chases have been in small fields but he looks on the up, ending last season with two wins at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January and reappearing with another at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) last month; up another 5lb and this is much more of a test but he may well pass it.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 19 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Mastered Whacker Clan two out in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f, soft) five weeks ago and beat him 18l into third, facing an impossible task however against Inothewayurthinkin who has since added an impressive Grade 1 novice win at Aintree; has never been further than that big-race second over 3m2f but has had entries in major staying handicaps and may well be suited by today's test. |
6/1 |
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2nd 19 |
14th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Last year's hat-trick of handicap chase wins (2m7f/3m1f, soft/good to soft) came in small fields and he was a soundly beaten sixth of ten at Ascot (3m, good) in December last time; however, he's better than that and may be able to rediscover his previously progressive ways now back from a break. |
20/1 |
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6th 8 |
23rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won six of nine races under rules; all of his five chases have been in small fields but he looks on the up, ending last season with two wins at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January and reappearing with another at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) last month; up another 5lb and this is much more of a test but he may well pass it. |
13/2 |
11/1
Form: /664-1 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
Very promising novice hurdler in 2020-21; unable to hit the same heights over fences last season, following a near-two-year absence, but he had wind surgery (his third) in August and reappeared with a win at Exeter (3m, good to soft) six weeks ago when he travelled much the best before hanging on by half a length; up 6lb but could have more to offer.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 9 |
23rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Very promising novice hurdler in 2020-21; unable to hit the same heights over fences last season, following a near-two-year absence, but he had wind surgery (his third) in August and reappeared with a win at Exeter (3m, good to soft) six weeks ago when he travelled much the best before hanging on by half a length; up 6lb but could have more to offer. |
11/1 |
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1st 8 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Very promising novice hurdler in 2020-21; unable to hit the same heights over fences last season, following a near-two-year absence, but there were hints of promise and he may yet have improvement to come in this sphere; reappears following a third wind operation; not discounted. |
9/1 |
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4th 2 |
1st Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Very promising novice hurdler in 2020-21; missed all of last season but made encouraging chase/handicap debut in December (2m3f) and didn't run badly before looking a non-stayer over 3m last month; drops back in trip here and is 5lb lower now; dangerous to ignore. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 6723-4 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 133
Last two wins were over C&D (autumn 2021 and 2022) and he's effective on a range of ground; his reappearance six weeks ago was not as good as those in the previous two campaigns but he has a good mark and enters calculations.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
12/1 |
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7 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Twice well beaten over C&D this winter, including last time, but in between he won at Plumpton and he's a two-time C&D winner who was third in this race last year; has won on a variety of ground; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
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7th 9 |
17th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
11/1 |
7/1
Form: 893U11 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
Initially disappointing over fences but won at Galway (2m6f, heavy) and Cheltenham (3m1f, soft) last two outings; 9lb raise demands more from him (5lb claimer is recruited) but this 6yo probably has more to give.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 1 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Won over 2m6f at Galway a year ago and over 3m1f Cheltenham the following month; a long way below his best in two outings in August; signs of a return to form when second over this trip at Cork last time; claimer-ridden then, plenty of weight here. |
6/1 |
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2nd 1 |
13th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Lower in the weights when winning at Galway (2m6f) and Cheltenham (3m1f) at about this stage of the season last year; has to rebound from two below-par runs but that's feasible; still only a 7yo. |
14/1 |
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3 |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 100y |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 2231F- D
Last run: 245 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
Always front rank in novice handicap at Newbury (near 3m, good) in March to gain first chase win at seventh attempt; should stay beyond that but fell before push came to shove in the Scottish National in April when last seen; something to prove if the ground is worse than good to soft; withdrawn on intended return last month; needs improvement on chase form.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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20 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Has struggled on both runs this season, but the first was his reappearance and the second was on soft ground; progressive last term and if this prominent-racer gets into a rhythm in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces), he'll be just the type Bryony Frost excels with; not written off. |
33/1 |
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7 |
2nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Belatedly came good over fences with Newbury win (2m7f, good) off 2lb lower a year ago but was well beaten on only appearance this season (at Ascot in December) and may need the ground to dry out here; others have more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
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10th 6 |
23rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Always front rank in novice handicap at Newbury (near 3m, good) in March to gain first chase win at seventh attempt; should stay beyond that but fell before push came to shove in the Scottish National in April when last seen; something to prove if the ground is worse than good to soft; withdrawn on intended return last month; needs improvement on chase form. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £272.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £246.60 |
| Tricast | £2531.60 |
| Trifecta | £2664.00 |