14:40 Haydock

Saturday 3 April 2021

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Betway Challenger Staying Chase Series Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 2  |   3m 1f 125y  |   Good (Good to Soft in places)  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:40  |   Winning time: 6m 36.45s
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Checkitout9
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N A Twiston-Davies| OR:  135
5/1
Getting his act together now, winning last 2 starts at Southwell and Ludlow, making all and jumping well. Remains of interest.
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Crossley Tender35
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-7| J: T J O'Brien| T: P Henderson| OR:  130| D
9/1
Enjoying fine season and recorded win number 4 at Exeter in January. Placed next 2 starts, excellent second in Eider at Newcastle 5 weeks ago, clear of rest. Should go well again.
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Versatilityb21
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-6| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR:  129| D
9/1
Off the mark at third attempt over fences at Ludlow in November and runner-up at Newbury next time, despite going in snatches. Looked half-hearted at Sandown since, however.
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Silva Eclipse27
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-6| J: Ryan Mania| T: Mrs S J Smith| OR:  129| C| D
13/2
Fairly useful hurdler who was suited by the step up in trip when off the mark on second chase start at Sedgefield 4 weeks ago and should have more to offer in this sphere.
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Innisfree Lad21
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-2| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: M Sheppard| OR:  125
18/1
Revitalised for Tom Symonds this term, scoring twice over hurdles and over fences, and placed both starts for Matt Sheppard. Probably just too high in the weights now.
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Sumkindofkingp,t11
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-1| J: Thomas Doggrell(10)| T: T R George| OR:  124| D
9/1
Took advantage of a much-reduced mark to rescue a disappointing campaign at Taunton under this rider 11 days ago but not sure to repeat that.
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Un Prophete37
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-13| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  122
28/1
Several good placed efforts this season and had the race sewn up when coming down 2 out at Fontwell (3¼m, heavy). Might have found next run coming too soon and handicapper has now had his say.
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Smuggler's Blues15
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-8| J: J J Burke| T: T R George| OR:  117
12/1
Placed in handicap chases on his last 4 starts though his failure to seal the matter is always likely to be an issue.
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Strictlyadancerb1,t183
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-3| J: Nick Scholfield| T: Christian Williams| OR:  112WS
9/1
Improved performer fitted with cheekpieces, making winning return at Exeter in November. Good placed efforts next 2 starts but this tougher. Change of headgear/tongue strap on.
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Mahlermadet15
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-1| J: Alexander Thorne(5)| T: A King| OR:  110| CD
18/1
Fair chaser but only 1 win from 24 starts and badly out of form this season. However, that win did come in this race 2 years ago off 9 lb higher.
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Defuture Is Brightp15
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-0| J: Jack Tudor(3)| T: Christian Williams| OR:  109
3/1
Landed a gamble when easily opening account in 2½m handicap chase at Warwick in November and quickly resumed progress when beating Smuggler's Blues at Fakenham in this headgear 2 weeks ago. Player.
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Non-Runners

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Horse silk
Debece21
Weight: 11-9|  Age: 10
T: D Skelton  J: Harry Skelton
NR
9
Horse silk
Tea Time On Mars36
Weight: 10-10|  Age: 9
T: Mrs S Gardner  J: Lucy Gardner
NR

Forecasts

Defuture Is Bright (3/1), Debece (4/1), Checkitout (5/1), Silva Eclipse (13/2), Strictlyadancer (9/1), Crossley Tender (9/1), Sumkindofking (9/1), Versatility (9/1), Smuggler's Blues (12/1), Tea Time On Mars (12/1), Innisfree Lad (18/1), Mahlermade (18/1), Un Prophete (28/1)

Verdict

DEBECE shaped very well starting out for this yard when runner-up at Sandown 3 weeks ago, doing too much too soon, and is potentially well handicapped on old form. The return to a sounder surface will suit and he's taken to go one better. Progressive novices Silva Eclipse and Checkitout head the dangers.

  1. DEBECE
  2. SILVA ECLIPSE
  3. CHECKITOUT (IRE)

Prize Money

1st: £18,004.002nd: £8,278.003rd: £4,140.004th: £2,068.005th: £1,036.006th: £514.007th: £259.008th: £130.00

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