15:35 Ayr

Sunday 18 April 2021

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Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 1  |   3m 7f 176y  |   Good (Good to Soft in places)  |   22 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:35  |   Winning time: 8m 21.7s
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Lake View Ladp8
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-12| J: Theo Gillard(5)| T: N W Alexander| OR:  155| C
50/1
Top weight courtesy of his small-field Aintree Grade 2 win in December but failed to reproduce that on his next 2 starts and fell heavily first in Grand National last weekend.
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Aye Right33
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-11| J: Callum Bewley| T: Mrs H O Graham| OR:  154| C
8/1
Has developed into a very smart chaser, posting several cracking efforts in defeat this term, the latest when third to Vintage Clouds in Ultima at Cheltenham. Looks sure to give another good account.
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Sam's Adventurep50
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-4| J: Henry Brooke| T: B Ellison| OR:  147| C
20/1
Right back on song when bagging Tommy Whittle Chase at Haydock (heavy) and straight back from an unseat there to win Eider at Newcastle (soft) in February. Quicker ground now the obvious worry.
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Notachance57
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-3| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR:  146
12/1
Largely progressive 7-y-o who saw the trip out thoroughly when landing Classic Chase at Warwick (29f, soft) in January. Can't have been right at Haydock since and could easily bounce back.
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Dingo Dollarp,t40
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-2| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR:  145
7/1
Lost his way for Alan King but a switch to Sandy Thomson and the application of a tongue tie sparked an immediate revival with easy Newcastle win last month. 8 lb rise may not stop him.
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Mighty Thunderp,t29
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-1| J: T Scudamore| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  144
8/1
Proved well suited by step up to 4m when winning Edinburgh National in January and showed he's going to be a real force in these marathon handicaps with excellent second in Midlands National since.
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Soldier Of Lovep,t154
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-1| J: S Bowen| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  144
12/1
Vastly improved after a wind op in first half of season, completing four-timer at Newton Abbot. Not seen out since pulled up on heavy ground in November but type to bounce back on quicker ground.
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Oldgrangewood31
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  143| C
22/1
Won a couple of nice handicaps around 2½m last winter. Has run well in defeat this season (lot better than result in Plate at Cheltenham latest) but whether he stays 4m remains to be seen.
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The Dutchmant50
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Reed| T: T Davidson| OR:  143WS
50/1
Failed to complete in Rowland Meyrick and Eider on last 2 starts so jumping a concern but the on the plus side he ran a cracker at Haydock in December and his yard is going well. Has had wind op.
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Some Chaosp27
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-13| J: Benjamin Poste| T: M Scudamore| OR:  142| BF
28/1
Kelso winner in October. Fair fifth in Badger Beers next time but unable to take advantage of a lower mark back hurdling the last twice. Others are more obvious.
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The Hollow Gingev92
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-11| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N A Twiston-Davies| OR:  140
28/1
Very useful staying chaser on his day, including fourth in Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in November. Unseated in Welsh National and pulled up in Classic Chase at Warwick since.
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Big Riverp,t50
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-10| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  139| C
28/1
Wins over fences have come in small fields, but he does have some good efforts to his name in big-field handicaps, including fifth in this in 2019. Pulled up in Eider latest, though.
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Claud And Goldiep122
Age: 12|  Weight: 10-8| J: R P McLernon| T: Miss S E Forster| OR:  137| BF
50/1
Very lightly raced for his age. All 3 career wins have come at Kelso, the latest in February. Rider lost irons after bad mistake and safe to ignore latest run there. Cheekpieces added.
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Coup De Pinceauv34
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-8| J: Angus Cheleda(7)| T: Nick Mitchell| OR:  137
12/1
Put best foot forward when making third start for this yard a winning one at Taunton last month but that race featured several disappointing types and he looks opposable up 6 lb in much deeper race.
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Chapel Stilep55
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-8| J: R D Day| T: N G Richards| OR:  137| C
22/1
Return to fences saw him bounce back to form with 3m Carlisle win on heavy in February. Remains to be seen if his jumping is up to demands of race like this but he is unexposed after only 4 chases.
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The Ferry Masterp,t57
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-4| J: Sean Quinlan| T: A M Thomson| OR:  133
20/1
Has taken very well to chasing on the back of wind surgery, winning in cheekpieces at Kelso and Newcastle (both 23.5f) in November. Disappointed at Haydock in February but remains unexposed.
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Enqarde57
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-3| J: Charlie Hammond| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR:  132| BF
12/1
Ascot handicap winner on only second chase start for this yard. Stamina stretched on heavy in Grand National Trial at Haydock since but perhaps he'll see things out better on a sounder surface now.
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Cool Mixh107
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-2| J: C O'Farrell| T: I Jardine| OR:  131| BF| C
28/1
Landed a strong Wetherby handicap in October and has continued in excellent form, third at Musselburgh (2½m) when last seen on New Year's Day. Major doubts about his stamina here, though.
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Mister Fogpatches42
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-0| J: D E Mullins| T: P A Fahy| OR:  128
8/1
Just a Navan handicap hurdle win to his name but he's run with credit over fences in Ireland this winter, his latest fourth in 21.5f Leopardstown handicap solid form. Up significantly in trip.
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Chidswell43
Age: 12|  Weight: 10-0| J: Danny McMenamin| T: N G Richards| OR:  128| C
40/1
Last win came in Grimthorpe at Doncaster in March 2019. Creditable fourth in this year's renewal of that race but bit of a surprise if he's still up to the demands of a race like this as a 12-y-o.
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Chef D'Oeuvrep,t25
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-0| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR:  127
14/1
Added to his good Haydock record when shading a tight finish over 28.5f there 25 days ago. Effectively 5 lb higher in a much more competitive race now, though.
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Dino Boy71
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-0| J: Craig Nichol| T: I Jardine| OR:  121| D
33/1
Just second start for this yard when landing 4m Borders National at Kelso in December but no match for Mighty Thunder in Edinburgh National last time, making mistakes. 8 lb out of the handicap.
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Non-Runners

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Horse silk
Vintage Clouds33
Weight: 11-7|  Age: 11
T: Mrs S J Smith  J: Non Runner
NR

Forecasts

Dingo Dollar (7/1), Mighty Thunder (8/1), Mister Fogpatches (8/1), Aye Right (8/1), Vintage Clouds (10/1), Coup De Pinceau (12/1), Enqarde (12/1), Notachance (12/1), Soldier Of Love (12/1), Chef D'Oeuvre (14/1), The Ferry Master (20/1), Sam's Adventure (20/1), Chapel Stile (22/1), Oldgrangewood (22/1), Cool Mix (28/1), Big River (28/1), Some Chaos (28/1), The Hollow Ginge (28/1), Dino Boy (33/1), Chidswell (40/1), Lake View Lad (50/1), Claud And Goldie (50/1), The Dutchman (50/1)

Verdict

Title-chasing Brian Hughes steps in for the ride on DINGO DOLLAR and he can build on his comfortable Newcastle win and make it 2-2 since joining Sandy Thomson. In a race which may be dominated by Scottish-trained horses, the chief threats can come from the ultra-consistent Aye Right and Midlands National second Mighty Thunder.

  1. DINGO DOLLAR (IRE)
  2. AYE RIGHT (IRE)
  3. MIGHTY THUNDER

Prize Money

1st: £84,405.002nd: £31,800.003rd: £15,915.004th: £7,950.005th: £3,990.006th: £1,995.007th: £990.008th: £510.00

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