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Today, February 11, 2025ChaseClass 42mSoft

Verdict

SUNNYVILLA attracted plenty of support near the off prior to scoring on his seasonal reappearance/debut for this yard at Haydock and, on that evidence, he looks capable of defying a 7 lb rise in the weights. Having returned to form with a C&D success last month, Lively Citizen looks dangerous and chase debutant Rock On Jet, who did the job well in a maiden hurdle here on his latest start, is also accorded plenty of respect.

Sunnyvilla
Lively Citizen
Rock On Jet

2m Hcap Chs

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places

1. Sunnyvilla
J: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky Richards
F: PP84413-1
Price History:
2.25
Age:
10
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Notched third chase success for Donal Hassett in Ireland when landing a Cork handicap last spring. Proved better than ever when making a winning start for new connections at Haydock in December and, if in a similar mood here, a 7 lb rise may not be enough to stop him.
6. Rock On Jet
J: Brian HughesT: George Bewley
F: 5-3231
Price History:
2.80
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Placed first 3 starts over hurdles and, equipped with a first-time hood, he found some improvement when making all in 2m maiden hurdle (heavy) last month. Looks a chaser in the making (runner-up both runs in maiden points) and very much of interest on debut in this sphere with Brian Hughes booked.
5. Lively Citizen
J: Sean QuinlanT: D. J. Jeffreys
F: 7146-P971
Price History:
7.50
Age:
10
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Hurdles winner at Ffos Las last spring and while his first 3 starts of present campaign (all over hurdles) were low-key, he returned to form back chasing when striking over C&D (soft) 3 weeks ago. Remains on a good mark up 3 lb and another bold show could be on the way.
8. Dance Thief
J: Ben SmithT: R. Mike Smith
F: 20313-226
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Opened Rules account in a handicap hurdle here last March and placed next 3 starts since, including when going close back here on his reappearance in November. However, didn't take to chasing anything like as well as expected starting out in this sphere at Musselburgh and he's opposable.
2. Findthetime
J: Sam ColtherdT: Stuart Coltherd
F: 414-P24PP
Price History:
34.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Landed a pair of small-field handicaps last winter for Nicky Richards and got back on track for his current yard when second at Hexham last summer. However. he needs to bounce back in a major way after being pulled up the last twice.
7. Fusain
J: Henry BrookeT: Patrick Neville
F: 41133/43-7
Price History:
19.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
101
Verdict
Dual winner over fences during early 2023 but it's been a struggle since and he was beaten a long way back from a 14-month absence in November.
3. Gua Du Large
J: Craig NicholT: R. Mike Smith
F: 5F1-844P6
Price History:
71.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful at his best in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but form has gone the wrong way this season and it's easy enough to look elsewhere.
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4. Carcaci Castle
J: Ryan ManiaT: Sandy Thomson
F: 23P-51353
Price History:
13.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Bounced back to his best when winning a 6-runner handicap at Hexham last June. Hasn't reproduced form akin to that in 3 subsequent appearances but he is at least edging back down the weights and could have a part to play if able to bounce back.

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