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15:15 Doncaster

Saturday 27 January 2024

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SBK Great Yorkshire Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:16 | Winning time: 5m 51.35s

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Richmond Lake²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 148

33/1

Quickly got his act together over fences last season and progressed again to complete a four-timer in 9-runner handicap chase at Aintree in December. However, well held in a valuable race at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and, though eased 2 lb since, he remains on a stiff-looking mark.

Form: 211-114

Sail Away^t⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Tristan Durrell⁽³⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 142| D

12/1

Made it to the racecourse just twice last season, latterly running his rivals ragged in an 8-runner Ayr handicap (3m, good). Beaten fair and square in handicaps won by Kandoo Kid at Newbury and Forward Plan over this C&D last month, though, and he's likely to find a few too strong once again.

Form: 3121-56

Whistleinthedark^p1⁴²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: K Brogan| T: L Morgan| OR: 142

18/1

Ended last season unbeaten over fences, easily winning 2½m Perth handicap on final start of that campaign. Struggled on return at Cheltenham, though, and while his subsequent fourth of 11 in the C&D handicap won by Forward Plan was more like it, he essentially looks vulnerable.

Form: 1111-84

Mister Coffey^p1⁴²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: D A Jacob| T: N J Henderson| OR: 142

10/1

Talented but rather frustrating type who remains a maiden following 11 starts in this sphere. However, the majority of his efforts over fences have been solid, not least when 1½ lengths second to Forward Plan over C&D last time, and should be in the mix if responding well to first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 2238-42

Kandoo Kid^t³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: Lorcan Williams| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 141

13/2

Bumper/hurdles winner in 2021 who made it third time lucky over fences at Newbury (19.8f, good to soft) in December. Runner-up in a Grade 2 novice at the same course next time and while his mark has suffered as a result (raised 5 lb), this step up in trip is an interesting move.

Form: 37-2212

Famous Bridge³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Quinlan| T: N G Richards| OR: 139| D

13/2

Likeable and progressive stayer who again found plenty for pressure when emerging on top in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock (25.6f, heavy). Couldn't grumble with a 4 lb rise and he appears to be versatile ground-wise, so he has plenty going for him.

Form: 411-411

Latitude¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Alex Edwards| T: Mrs M Rowley| OR: 138| D

14/1

Progressed last season, winning twice during the spring, and stepped up on low-key reappearance effort when going close at Ludlow in December. Respectable third at Kempton (3m, good to soft) since and worth a second look returned to a left-handed track.

Form: 21-1023

Annual Invictus²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: Freddie Gordon⁽⁵⁾| T: C Gordon| OR: 137| D

16/1

Very capable chaser/hurdler on his day and latest success in a Newbury handicap hurdle last February was gained off a 2 lb higher mark. However, he's not the most reliable on the whole and looks vulnerable back in this sphere.

Form: 3P186-4

Erne River^p²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: Charlie Hammond| T: N Kent| OR: 137| CD

12/1

Returned to form when landing a 6-runner handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last month, enhancing his good record here in the process. Remains on a good mark back up 3 lb and he could be a factor, provided the headgear works equally well second time round.

Form: 408-0P1

Surrey Quest^t²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Tom Cannon| T: T Lawes| OR: 135| C| D

10/1

Dual hurdles winner for Nicky Henderson and improved when opening chase account on return/debut for new yard at Huntingdon in October. Followed up on the back of a wind op at Newbury (3¼m, soft) and very much one to consider, for all that a 7 lb rise for his latest success asks a question.

Form: 3447-11

Cooper's Cross^b1²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: Sam Coltherd| T: W Coltherd| OR: 131| CD

28/1

Winner of this race off 3 lb lower mark last term and ended that campaign with an excellent second in the Scottish National at Ayr. However, he hasn't shown much in 3 starts so far this season.

Form: 6F2-8PP

Forward Plan^t⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Ben Godfrey⁽³⁾| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 129| CD

11/1

Took well to fences last season, winning twice around 3m at Southwell. Better than the bare result on return at Wincanton and subsequently produced a career-best when proving 1½ lengths too strong for Mister Coffey over C&D. 4 lb rise fair enough and he's high on the shortlist.

Form: 1132-61

Hascoeur Clermont^h³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: C Stone-Walsh⁽⁵⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 128| D

33/1

Off the mark over fences at Galway in October and improved again when adding to his tally in a big-field Cheltenham handicap (25f, soft) the following month. Struggled off a mark 2 lb lower than this at Ascot last time, though. Hood refitted.

Form: 93U119

Strictlyadancer^t³¹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-2| J: Alan Johns| T: Christian Williams| OR: 122| D

28/1

Won 3 on the bounce over fences during 2021/22 campaign and, having missed the whole of last season, he has shown that plenty of ability remains since returning to action in October. Latest Kempton second was a solid effort and couldn't rule out with the drying ground in his favour.

Form: P4/6402

Sweet Will^h,t²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: D Meyler| T: E Mullins| OR: 122| BF| CD

17/2

Multiple hurdles winner last season, including at this course, and positive start for this yard when second in 9-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse. Hampered by a faller at the final fence at Leopardstown next time and he's one to consider.

Form: 1P-PP24

Charlie Uberalles³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Danny McMenamin| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 122| D

50/1

Dual 3m chase winner in 2022 but hasn't shown much in 2 starts since returning from an absence of almost 14 months in November.

Form: 1441-3P

Twoshotsoftequila⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: R Menzies| OR: 121| BF| CD

9/1

Strong-travelling sort got off the mark over fences in 6-runner C&D handicap (good) last March. Knocking on the door this season, runner-up first 2 starts prior to finishing a creditable third to Forward Plan back here last time. Place possibilities.

Form: 14-P223

Cap Du Nord^p⁵⁶

Age: 11| Weight: 10-2| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR: 121| D

11/1

Grand servant to connections but out of sorts in recent months and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Strictlyadancer.

Form: 07PU86

Forecasts

Famous Bridge (13/2), Kandoo Kid (13/2), Sweet Will (17/2), Twoshotsoftequila (9/1), Mister Coffey (10/1), Surrey Quest (10/1), Forward Plan (11/1), Cap Du Nord (11/1), Sail Away (12/1), Erne River (12/1), Latitude (14/1), Annual Invictus (16/1), Whistleinthedark (18/1), Strictlyadancer (28/1), Cooper's Cross (28/1), Richmond Lake (33/1), Hascoeur Clermont (33/1), Charlie Uberalles (50/1)

While several of these have appealing claims, FAMOUS BRIDGE is clearly going from strength-to-strength and he is taken to take another step up the ladder by bagging this prize. Nicky Richards' charge may have most to fear from Forward Plan, who had a handful of these rivals behind when scoring over C&D last time and he remains on a feasible mark. The hat-trick seeking Surrey Quest and Irish-raider Sweet Will both enter calculations, while Erne River is also worthy of consideration.