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Tomorrow, March 13, 2025ChaseClass 12m4f

JAGWAR won what is traditionally a very strong C&D novice handicap in January and a 7 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him up against largely older and more exposed opposition. Thecompanysergeant started out for Gavin Cromwell with a good third over hurdles and could have more to offer for his good new stable so he's second choice. Masaccio ran well for third behind the selection here last time and also makes the shortlist along with Path D'Oroux and last year's winner Shakem Up'arry.

  • Jagwar
  • Thecompanysergeant
  • Masaccio
2m4f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 13. Jagwar
    J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
    F: 5145-1131
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    139
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Good-looking sort who has taken really well to fences, taking record in this sphere to 3-4 when landing a C&D novice handicap (soft) in decisive fashion. 7 lb rise to contend but there could easily be more to come from this 6-y-o and he's an appealing candidate.
  • 14. Thecompanysergeant
    J: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 4-2213643
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    139
    Days Since Last Run:
    54
    Verdict
    Consistent over hurdles and has proven himself to be equally reliable in this sphere, creditable fourth in a Grade 3 novice on final start for Denis Hogan in November. Solid start for new yard when third in a big-field Navan handicap hurdle and makes handicap debut over fences on a workable mark.
  • 3. Jordans
    J: J. J. SlevinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 4265-21U2
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    148
    Days Since Last Run:
    75
    Verdict
    French recruit who won Grade 3 Punchestown novice chase in October. Didn't get far at the same course next time but back on track when a fine second to Impaire Et Passe in a Limerick Grade 1 in December. Mark has suffered as a result of that, though, and more needed on handicap bow in this sphere.
  • 9. Masaccio
    J: Tom CannonT: Alan King
    F: 510-21233
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    144
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Successful twice over hurdles last season and justified support when making winning chase debut in 2½m Newbury handicap in November. Solid 3¾ lengths third to Jagwar over C&D last time and a reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture. Wears first-time cheekpieces.
  • 2. Ginnys Destiny
    J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 11122-P30
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    149
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Excellent first campaign over fences last term, winning 3 times on the bounce here prior to a fine effort in defeat in the Turners at this meeting 12 months ago. Hard to fathom why he's performed so badly in 3 starts so far this season and now finds himself with a bit to prove.
  • 10. Gemirande
    J: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams
    F: 2d/550-1167
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Respectable fifth in the Grand Annual at this meeting 12 months ago and positive start to this season, winning handicaps at Ascot and over this C&D in November/December. Better than bare result here on latest start in January (bad mistake 3 out cost him any chance) but others preferred all the same.
  • 18. An Peann Dearg
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
    F: 84634211
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Has raised his game since returning from a break in October, going close at Wexford prior to winning back-to-back 17f Leopardstown handicaps, latterly taking a valuable listed event in good style. Stepping back up in trip unlikely to be an issue but this 12 lb higher mark could prove problematic.
  • 5. Path Doroux
    J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 2233-5132
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    61
    Verdict
    Belatedly opened chase account on the Old Course here in October, narrowly prevailing in that 4-runner 2m novice. Safely held at Carlisle next time but returned to form with a good second in a valuable Grade 3 Fairyhouse handicap (17f, soft) and this step up in trip may well work in his favour.
  • 11. Seddon
    J: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 11/23-8P53
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    141
    Days Since Last Run:
    71
    Verdict
    2023 winner of this. Two Flat wins at the end of last summer and a pair of respectable efforts over C&D this winter show there's still plenty of life in his legs but still a suspicion this veteran will prove vulnerable to younger rivals.
  • 4. Fugitif
    J: Sean BowenT: Richard Hobson
    F: 413PP-536
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    148
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Has produced several very good efforts here, not least when chasing Seddon home in the 2023 running of this and winning the December Gold Cup last season. Not at his very best in 3 runs so far this term but has edged down to an attractive mark as a result and he's dangerous to discount.
  • 7. Il Ridoto
    J: Freddie GingellT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 308P-5168
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Has come up short in the last 2 renewals of this but he has landed 2 valuable handicaps at this course, including the Paddy Power Gold Cup in November. Not in same form since but the drying ground will aid his cause. First-time blinkers (in place of cheekpieces) could give also him a lift.
  • 1. Conflated
    J: Mr R. JamesT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 32-6U5870
    Price History:
    31.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    157
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Very classy at best, finishing third in the Gold Cup and Ryanair at the last 2 Festivals. However, he has looked a shadow of his former self so far this season, including last of 10 in Irish Gold Cup latest. The drop in class could be liberating but a leap of faith still required.
  • 6. Shakem Uparry
    J: Kielan WoodsT: Ben Pauling
    F: 4/P6110-F5
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Very good C&D record, including a third in this in 2023 and a win last year. Things haven't gone to plan so far this term but he's just 2 lb higher compared to 12 months ago and this will have been the target all along. Also has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue tie.
  • 15. Personal Ambition
    J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
    F: 3116-2423
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    55
    Verdict
    Useful novice hurdler last term, winning 3 times, and looked set to make it third time lucky over fences in a Grade 2 at Ascot in December before a final-fence mistake caused him to lose all momentum. Below par at Windsor since but could bounce back in first-time cheekpieces.
  • 8. La Malmason
    J: Sean FlanaganT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 3144P-123
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    144
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Has returned an improved model this season, winning 9-runner Fairyhouse handicap chase before an excellent second in listed handicap at Limerick over Christmas. Stamina seemingly stretched over 3m on deep ground at Exeter since and should show herself in a better light back down in trip here.
  • 16. Riaan
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 1442P-004
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Good second in a big Leopardstown handicap last February and finished fourth of 16 in first-time cheekpieces in the same race this time round. However, his overall profile is not the most convincing and he was pulled up in this 12 months ago.
  • 12. Tahmuras
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 7/3122-54P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    141
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Winner of 3 of his 5 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Tolworth. Conversely, just the one win since switched to fences and his antics off the bridle were a cause for concern when fourth at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Worse still at Kempton since and he needs to get back on track.
  • 21. Individualiste
    J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 4PP-04114
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Produced a career-best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Navan (20.5f, good to soft) in December but came unstuck when bidding for the hat-trick at Naas last time and others look stronger from 9 lb out of the handicap.
  • 20. Demnat
    J: Ned FoxT: Venetia Williams
    F: 139P-32
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Made light of a 32-month absence on his yard debut when easily landing 5-runner handicap chase at Ludlow last February. Struggled in the Kim Muir here and at the big Aintree meeting last spring, though, and others make more appeal, for all that he has performed with credit both starts this season.
  • 17. Mars Harper
    J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 78P52004
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in some pretty valuable handicaps this season, including when fourth of 13 at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft) recently. On the downside, he hasn't got his head in front since September 2023 and was well held in this race 12 months ago.
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Non-Runners
  • 19. Lord Of Thunder
    J: Non RunnerT: Joe Tizzard
    F: P211-F421
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    33

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