17:10 Cheltenham

Friday 5 May 2017

All17:1017:4018:1018:4519:2019:5020:25

Brian Babbage Memorial Open Hunters' Chase

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 62y  |   Good  |   12 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:13  |   Winning time: 4m 10.20s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Delta Borgetp24
Age: 12|  Weight: 12-2| J: Miss V Wade(5)| T: L Jefford| OR:  114
10/1
Winner of four point-to-points and also landed two hunter chases on heavy ground last spring. Not at his best when a distant third to Mr Satco at Exeter last time and may be vulnerable to younger rivals.
2
Horse silk
Sam Cavallaro18
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-13| J: Max Kendrick(3)| T: Miss H Brookshaw| OR:  105
4/1
Twice a hunter chaser winner over an extended 2m, so the trip is ideal. Third in a 3m point-to-point at Eyton-on-Severn last month, he will be fit enough to do himself justice and has his chance.
3
Horse silk
Are They Your Ownt18
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-10| J: Miss Brodie Hampson| T: F O'Brien| OR:  120
7/4
Mixed it with some decent sorts as a hurdler, but has had his problems and was returning from a long absence when falling at the last with a novices' hunters' chase at his mercy at Fakenham last month. Has plenty of ability and should go close if putting in a clear round.
4
Horse silk
Back In June18
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-10| J: Mr William Biddick| T: Mrs K Heard| OR:  99
20/1
Has won three point-to-points, but is yet to win under Rules. Third, beaten over 20L, in his last point-to-point at Trebudannon last month, he has plenty to find to be competitive here.
5
Horse silk
Broken Eaglet20
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-10| J: Mr Joe Hill(5)| T: A Hill| OR:  106
11/4
Prolific winner in the point-to-point field with 12 successes from 15 starts. Yet to translate that ability to the racecourse and fell at Becher's Brook in the Foxhunters' Chase at Aintree last month. Has the ability to go close.
6
Horse silk
Dr Anubisv15
Age: 12|  Weight: 11-10| J: Miss K Lyons(7)| T: David Lewis| OR:  76
150/1
Only one win in 17 point-to-points and 0-33 under Rules. Connections reach for the visor and it will need to have a dramatic effect.
7
Horse silk
Mr Sawyer26
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-10| J: Mr Bradley Gibbs(3)| T: K Jacka
16/1
Three-times point-to-point winner who was readily brushed aside in a three-runner race at Ystradowen last month. This shorter trip may see him in a better light, but others have much stronger claims.
8
Horse silk
Nothing Personalh,t18
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-10| J: Bdr Jody Sole(3)| T: S G Allen| OR:  71
50/1
Cut little ice in bumpers and novice hurdles and has enjoyed only limited success in point-to-points, but did win nicely at Aldington last month. Clearly in good heart, but others have more convincing profiles.
9
Horse silk
Red Incat18
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-10| J: Mr D Mansell| T: Con Rutledge| OR:  106
66/1
A winner on the Flat and over hurdles, he has run in three point-to-points this spring, performing like a horse who has lost his way. Needs a big revival here, but the return to racing under Rules might help.
10
Horse silk
Treacyswestcountyp26
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-10| J: Jack Andrews(5)| T: L Horsfall| OR:  78
33/1
Consistent performer in the point-to-point field and shaped respectably last time when second of four to a promising type at Guilsborough. The return to a short trip might help and he is not ruled out.
11
Horse silk
Western Dreamh16
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-10| J: Mr C R Taylor(7)| T: Miss Hannah Taylor
100/1
Has more letters than numbers next to his name and refused in a Woodford point-to-point last time. One to swerve.
12
Horse silk
Willem18
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-10| J: Mr Martin McIntyre(3)| T: Mrs Teresa Clark| OR:  123
16/1
Formerly trained by David Pipe, he has run in four point-to-points for his current stable, pulling up in three of them and finishing third in the other. Hard to recommend on those recent efforts.

Forecasts

Are They Your Own (7/4), Broken Eagle (11/4), Sam Cavallaro (4/1), Delta Borget (10/1), Willem (16/1), Mr Sawyer (16/1), Back In June (20/1), Treacyswestcounty (33/1), Nothing Personal (50/1), Red Inca (66/1), Western Dream (100/1), Dr Anubis (150/1)

Verdict

Not many hunter chases are run over the minimum trip, but it should not be a problem to BROKEN EAGLE, who is a prolific point-to-point winner who can finally start to translate that ability to races under Rules. Are They Your Own was set to win when coming to grief at Fakenham last time and will be a big threat if negotiating the fences.
  1. Broken Eagle
  2. Are They Your Own
  3. Sam Cavallaro

Prize Money

1st: £2,496.002nd: £774.003rd: £387.004th: £194.00

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