Kempton

Today, February 22, 2025ChaseClass 13m

Verdict

Novices hold a strong hand here with HYLAND being the obvious one after his excellent second in the Kauto Star over C&D on Boxing Day. He looks on a nice mark back in a handicap so shades the vote over the equally progressive Lowry's Bar. This has likely been the long-term target for 2023 winner Our Power and he looks the pick of the seasoned campaigners.

Hyland
Lowrys Bar
Our Power

3m Hcap Chs

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

2. Hyland
J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
F: 602-14112
Price History:
4.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
147
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Useful hurdler and even better chaser, recording his third win over the larger obstacles in a listed novice at Cheltenham in November. Clear of the rest when excellent second in Grade 1 over C&D on Boxing Day and looks on a nice mark back in a handicap.
3. Our Power
J: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam Thomas
F: 110/7F-22
Price History:
7.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
144
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Lightly raced since a narrow winner of this event (off 3 lb lower) 2 years ago but looked as good as ever back from a year off when runner-up in a couple of Cheltenham handicaps this winter. This likely to have been the long-term plan so must be respected.
1. Lowrys Bar
J: Micheal NolanT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
F: 112-42112
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
148
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Progressive and likeable sort who has taken well to chasing, winning handicaps at Exeter and Chepstow before second of 3 in 3m Windsor Grade 2. He's unexposed as a stayer and open to further improvement back in a handicap.
13. Katate Dori
J: Charlie DeutschT: Sam Thomas
F: 333-54112
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Much improved since sent chasing, winning first 2 starts in the mud at Exeter/Chepstow before good second at Wincanton last month, struggling to get into a jumping rhythm after a standing start. Remains capable of better in this sphere but sharp 3m on better ground will ask a different question.
7. Beachcomber
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 1P1-632P1
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
136
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Dual 25f hurdles winner who's getting the hang of things over fences now, responding well to this headgear when making all over C&D 8 weeks ago. Had plenty in hand that day so not taken lightly up 9 lb.
6. Heltenham
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 82118F-84
Price History:
10.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
136
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Improved again last term, the highlight being his victory in Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury (20f) in March. Has struggled since but is back on a winning mark now. Expected to bounce back at some stage this season.
8. Golden Son
J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
F: 2PP16F-93
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Won at this meeting last year off 1 lb higher but patchy record overall since joining this yard from France and didn't carry much of a win threat when third over C&D 8 weeks ago. Others more solid.
4. Tahmuras
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Paul Nicholls
F: 07/3122-54
Price History:
19.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
143
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Won the Tolworth at Sandown 2 years ago. Just the one win since switched to fences and his antics off the bridle were a cause for concern when fourth in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Others preferred.
12. Charlie Uberalles
J: Danny McMenaminT: Dianne Sayer
F: 6-2175421
Price History:
17.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Arrives at the top of his game having held off subsequent Great Yorkshire winner Docpickedme by a neck at Doncaster 10 weeks ago. Career high mark to deal with now, however, and likely to find a few too strong.
5. Corrigeen Rock
J: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell
F: 1/1421-6P4
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
140
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Twice a winner last season and back on track when fourth at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago but he's easy enough to take on in a competitive race like this.
11. Unanswered Prayers
J: Freddie GordonT: Chris Gordon
F: 63-28133U
Price History:
21.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Resumed winning ways in Southern National at Fontwell in November and backed it up with solid placed efforts at Sandown/Ascot. Got no further than the first at Plumpton 12 days ago. Bare 3m around here probably not enough of a stamina test for him these days.
10. Deeper Blue
J: Conor O'FarrellT: David Pipe
F: 6/2822P-
Price History:
23.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
308
Verdict
Runner-up on 3 of his 5 starts in handicap chases last season, though looked all at sea fitted with headgear in a well-run race on drying ground at Ayr final start. Has since left Harry Fry and this a tough ask after 10 months off. Tongue strap on 1st time.
9. Guard Your Dreams
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 400-14347
Price History:
29.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Smart hurdler at his best and made a successful return/chase debut in novices' handicap at Warwick. Has remained in form without building on that success so needs this extra distance to bring about some improvement.
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