Smarkets Carlow Veterans' Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:10 | Winning time: 6m 11.7s

1^st

Beat That

1011-2

10/11f

T: N J HendersonJ: James Bowen

Led after 1st, ridden after 3 out, clear next, driven out op 11/10 tchd 6/5

2^nd

Exitas

1011-10

5/4

T: P W MiddletonJ: Lorcan Williams (5)

Led until after 1st, chased winner, challenged 14th until ridden after 3 out, held from next op 11/8 tchd 11/10

3^rd

Le Reve

1011-0

8/1

T: L WadhamJ: L P Aspell

Tracked leaders, outpaced from 4 out, well held before 2 out op 5/1

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£1.70EX:£2.10Trifecta:£2.00SF:£2.47

Forecasts

Beat That (10/11), Exitas (5/4), Le Reve (8/1)

The most likely scenario is that this will boil down to a tussle between old rivals Exitas and BEAT THAT if the jumping doesn't take a toll in between. And, while the latter has form to reverse with his old adversary; the gelding actually has the more proven ability to cope with the challenges presented by racing on an undulating surface. Nicky Henderson's contender also represents the better value on this occasion. Le Reve is respected on the best of his efforts but he goes better on a right-handed course and has a long absence to overcome in the process.