14:05 Musselburgh

Saturday 4 February 2017

All12:2512:5513:3014:0514:4015:1515:4516:20

bet365 Edinburgh National Handicap Chase

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 2  |   4m 176y  |   Good  |   13 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:06  |   Winning time: 8m 28.10s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Just A Parb28
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-12| J: H Cobden(3)| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  148
8/1
Former Bet 365 Gold Cup winner who went agonisingly close to defending that crown at Sandown in April. Looked in need of reappearance at Newbury but should strip fitter here, and remains feasibly-weighted.
2
Horse silk
Beevesb35
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-1| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR:  137
22/1
Useful stayer on his day and shaped as though coming to hand when a 12-lengths fifth at Doncaster recently. Still 9lb higher than last winning mark, however, and looks vulnerable.
3
Horse silk
Five In A Row63
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-0| J: Henry Brooke| T: B Ellison| OR:  136
13/2
Well-placed to win three times last term between 2m4f and 3m and proved his stamina when a runner-up over 3m7f at Sedgefield on return. Questions to answer after a poor subsequent run at Sandown, however.
4
Horse silk
Alvarado63
Age: 12|  Weight: 10-13| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR:  135
9/2
Tricky old-timer but still useful on his day and was a runner-up off this mark in last year's Scottish National at Ayr. Fell early in the Becher Chase at Aintree last time but shouldn't be dismissed lightly.
5
Horse silk
Gonalston Cloudp23
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-11| J: Adam Wedge| T: N Kent| OR:  133
8/1
Completed a hat-trick in staying chases last season and has confirmed himself on the upgrade this term, scoring at Market Rasen before chasing home Straidnahanna over 4m at Catterick. Further 3lb rise to contend with, but a major player.
6
Horse silk
Sun Cloud13
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-9| J: B S Hughes| T: J M Jefferson| OR:  131
11/1
Last of four chase wins came over 3m at Perth in April 2015 and has been quite lightly-raced over fences since. Feasibly-treated on his best form and proven stamina, but ran poorly at Haydock when last seen.
7
Horse silk
Dancing Shadowp57
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-9| J: N D Fehily| T: V R A Dartnall| OR:  131
6/1
Had largely flattered to deceive prior to shrugging off his maiden tag at the 19th attempt in a 3m2f chase at Doncaster last time, scoring decisively. Has a 9lb rise to contend with as he steps up in trip.
8
Horse silk
Jet Masterh,t35
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-5| J: Lucy Alexander| T: N W Alexander| OR:  127
40/1
Decent hurdler/chaser at his best who has won over both codes already this season. Below par over hurdles last time out and looks a stamina doubt as he reverts to fences in this marathon.
9
Horse silk
Azure Flyp,t36
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-3| J: N de Boinville| T: C E Longsdon| OR:  125
8/1
Isn't the most straightforward but hard to fault his consistency, placed for the sixth time in succession at Plumpton last month. Suited by a thorough stamina test, no surprise to see him competitive once again.
10
Horse silk
Valleyofmilanp26
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-0| J: Adrian Lane| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  121
25/1
Wins his fair share and put a run of modest efforts behind him to exploit a lenient mark over 3m at Ludlow last time. First attempt at this sort of trip, and a 5lb rise to shoulder.
11
Horse silk
Itstimeforapintt23
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-0| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  121
10/1
Better than ever to land a marathon handicap chase in the mud at Hexham last spring and has returned in good order this season, finishing upsides Gonalston Cloud in the places at Catterick last time. Up a further 3lb but worthy of respect.
12
Horse silk
Full Jackp34
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-0| J: Craig Nichol| T: Miss P Robson| OR:  118
16/1
French import who has winning hurdle form over 3m here, but his only British chase win over 2m4f. Did prove his stamina when a runner-up over 4m at Perth last spring, however, and arrives here on the back of two decent hurdling efforts.
13
Horse silk
Present Lodgert18
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-0| J: Grant Cockburn(3)| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  117
28/1
Progressive performer in 2015, winning four times over fences, but handicapper acted accordingly and he has found things tougher this year. Up in trip today, others look likelier types.

Forecasts

Alvarado (9/2), Dancing Shadow (6/1), Five In A Row (13/2), Gonalston Cloud (8/1), Azure Fly (8/1), Just A Par (8/1), Itstimeforapint (10/1), Sun Cloud (11/1), Full Jack (16/1), Beeves (22/1), Valleyofmilan (25/1), Present Lodger (28/1), Jet Master (40/1)

Verdict

Competitive stuff in this marathon chase and proven stayers Gonalston Cloud and Itstimeforapint both look equipped to play a leading role after advertising their present well-being by filling the places in a similar event at Catterick last month. Dancing Shadow proved a revelation when winning at Doncaster last time and this further step up in trip may negate a hefty weight rise but all may have their work cut out to get the better of JUST A PAR. Paul Nicholls' charge didn't look fully-tuned up at Newbury on his return but that blow-out should have teed him up nicely for this and he runs off the same mark as when touched off in the ultra-competitive Bet365 Gold Cup. 1. Just A Par 2. Gonalston Cloud 3. Itstimeforapint

Prize Money

1st: £25,024.002nd: £7,392.003rd: £3,696.004th: £1,848.005th: £924.006th: £464.00

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