13:55 Kempton

Sunday 26 December 2021

All12:4513:2013:5514:3015:0515:40

Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase (In Memory Of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 1  |   3m  |   Good to Soft (Soft in places)  |   4 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:55  |   Winning time: 6m 19.22s
1st
Horse silk
2
6/5
T: P F NichollsJ: H Cobden
Tracked leader who soon went clear, closer at 3rd, pecked 14th, led 2 out, soon quickened clear, kept up to work run-in, impressive op 10/11 tchd 5/4
2nd
Horse silk
7 ½
1
11/10f
T: Miss Lucinda V RussellJ: D R Fox
Led and soon clear until hit 3rd and reduced lead, awkward 11th, hit 4 out and joined, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon outpaced and no chance with winner, pecked last, kept on for clear 2nd op 5/4 tchd 11/8
3rd
Horse silk
10
3
28/1
T: Jamie SnowdenJ: Adrian Heskin
Tracked leaders, going well enough before 3 out, went 3rd 3 out, found little before next tchd 25/1
4th
Horse silk
25
4
10/1
T: T LaceyJ: Stan Sheppard
Raced wide in 4th, not fluent 6th, 3rd after 4 out, soon pushed along and weakened next op 14/1 tchd 17/2

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£2.20EX:£2.50Trifecta:£5.40SF:£2.86

Forecasts

Ahoy Senor (11/10), Bravemansgame (6/5), Tea Clipper (10/1), Kiltealy Briggs (28/1)

Verdict

A fascinating top-level novice chase that should turn into a match between BRAVEMANSGAME and Ahoy Senor, with the first-named marginally preferred having jumped with tremendous accuracy on both chase outings to date. The latter demolished a small field in a Grade 2 at Newbury last time, so he's unlikely to go down without a fight. Tea Clipper could take advantage if they both fluff their lines.

  1. BRAVEMANSGAME (FR)
  2. AHOY SENOR (IRE)
  3. TEA CLIPPER (IRE)

Previous Winners

2020
Shan Blue
Weight: 11-7  |Age: 6
7/4

Prize Money

1st: £56,950.002nd: £21,370.003rd: £10,700.004th: £5,330.005th: £2,680.006th: £1,340.00

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