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13:55 Newbury

Saturday 2 March 2024

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BetVictor Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:56 | Winning time: 5m 10.8s

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Jetoile^t³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Dylan Johnston⁽⁵⁾| T: R Potter| OR: 149| D

8/1

Ended last season on the up, landing back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow before making a winning return in Old Roan Chase at Aintree. After another 3 months off, shaped well when fourth at Cheltenham (20.6f) last time and he can take a step forward from that run. Major player.

Form: 2411-14

Kandoo Kid^t³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 140| BF| CD

9/2

Made it third time lucky over fences at this C&D in December and ran well when second of 4 in Grade 2 novice at Ascot (18.8f) later the same month. Ran poorly at Doncaster (3m) on his latest outing, but no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this venue.

Form: 7-2212P

Sir Psycho^p³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Paul O'Brien| T: Harry Derham| OR: 136

8/1

Back over fences, made his first start since leaving Paul Nicholls a winning one in novice handicap at Ascot (18.8f) on his return (form worked out well). Ran to similar level when runner-up at Exeter, before departing at the first 36 days ago. Can give a good account back up in trip.

Form: 337-12U

Bill Baxter³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR: 135| D

9/2

Had a fine first campaign over fences in 2022/23, gaining fourth success when gamely landing Topham Chase at Aintree (21.1f). Is in better heart than this season's figures suggest, making most until ninth (mistake next) when mid-division at Cheltenham in January. Not discounted.

Form: 11-3848

Gemirande³¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 134| D

12/1

Gained his second win of 2022/23 at Wetherby (19.4f) in February before only narrowly denied in last year's renewal of this event. Second past the post at Cheltenham in April (demoted for causing interference) and has been absent since, though he has gone well fresh in the past.

Form: 21212D-

Grandeur D'ame³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 133

8/1

After 6 months off, resumed his progress with a wide-margin success at Wetherby (19.4f) in November, jumping superbly. Not discredited when fourth in December Gold Cup at Cheltenham next time, before unseating at the first on his latest outing. Not taken lightly.

Form: 15-514U

Gustavian^t⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 10-10| J: Rex Dingle| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 131| D

11/1

Sole win from 14 starts over fences was registered in a 3-runner Exeter handicap (24.3f) a year ago. Largely respectable efforts this season, but after a run over hurdles he unseated at the second back over fences at Kempton a week ago. Others preferred.

Form: F-7246U

Heltenham^t⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: C Gethings| T: D Skelton| OR: 130| CD

17/2

Improved markedly for the switch to chasing last season, completing the hat-trick at this C&D in March. Hurdles winner at Wetherby on return and encouragement in both of his chase starts since, rallying well for second at Kempton (20.5f) a week ago. Merits consideration.

Form: 1F-1382

Highstakesplayer²²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey| OR: 130| D

9/2

Took a step forward when winning both starts switched to chasing last season and, after a 15-month absence, picked up where he left off when completing the hat-trick in handicap at Kempton (3m) 22 days ago. Can go well again as he bids to extend his unbeaten record over fences.

Form: 112/11-1

Forecasts

Kandoo Kid (9/2), Bill Baxter (9/2), Highstakesplayer (9/2), Sir Psycho (8/1), Jetoile (8/1), Grandeur D'ame (8/1), Heltenham (17/2), Gustavian (11/1), Gemirande (12/1)

After a further 3 months off, JETOILE wasn't able to land the 4-timer but he travelled well for a long way when fourth at Cheltenham in January, so he is taken to build on that outing to resume winning ways. Heading the list of dangers is Grandeur d'Ame, who is worth another chance after an early exit last time, while Heltenham again looked on a good mark when runner-up a week ago.