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Today, March 4, 2025ChaseClass 43m3fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
PERCY VEERING ran a cracker on the back of 9 months off when going down narrowly to an unexposed sort here in November and a repeat should see him very competitive again now tackling this longer trip. Basford hasn't shaped at all badly in 3 chase tries to date and he, along with The Questioner, head up the dangers.
Percy Veering
Basford
The Questioner
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. ConcettoJ: Ben SmithT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 1515-5825- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictWon twice last term (including here) and best effort of current campaign when runner-up in a C&D handicap on Boxing Day. That form was franked subsequently but he ran disappointingly when fifth of 7 in handicap chase back here (23.9f) 4 weeks ago. Needs to leave that behind.- 5. Percy VeeringJ: J. HoganT: Kim Bailey & Mat NichollsF: P2/111F3-2
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 97
VerdictBright start over fences last term, winning 3 in a row, culminating in an all-the-way success at Exeter. Ended that campaign on a low-key note but back on track when finding just one too good on return here (23.9f, soft) in November where he pulled clear of the rest. Key player. - 7. The QuestionerJ: Toby WynneT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 1343/2-030
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictHurdle/chaser winner who showed he retains ability on his second run back after an absence when third of 10 in 3m Wetherby handicap hurdle in January. Latest Sedgefield run in that sphere was well below par, so return to larger obstacles needs to have positive effect here. 
4. Giovanni ChangeJ: Tom MidgleyT: Mark WalfordF: 2-3PP8537- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictFour-time hurdles winner who posted his best effort for a while when third in a C&D handicap on Boxing Day. However, not in anything like the same form when seventh of 10 in handicap back here (23.9f)46 days ago and others appeal more.- 3. BasfordJ: William ShanahanT: Jennie CandlishF: 11P7-6432
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictFair winner at 3m over hurdles. Has taken to fences quite well this season, second of 4 at Fakenham (29f) 18 days ago. Should be thereabouts again with cheekpieces replacing the visor. 
2. Fern HillJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Ben CaseF: PP67-552P- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictLosing run stretches back to 2022 but went close to bucking that trend when edged out late in the day at Fakenham (29f) on penultimate start. Not in same form in refitted cheekpieces (retained here) when pulled up at Bangor (29.6f, heavy) 25 days ago but on a handy mark if bouncing back.
6. Fairlawn FlyerJ: Shane FenelonT: Peter & Michael BowenF: 21PP-4747- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictSuccessful from a 8 lb higher mark at Cartmel in summer 2023 and confirmed he retains plenty of ability back from a lengthy absence when fourth in Borders National (32.4f) in December. Not built on that in 3 starts since, however.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite