15:10 Fontwell

Tuesday 26 December 2017

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Lawrence Handicap Chase

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   3m 1f 210y  |   Soft (Heavy in places)  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:12  |   Winning time: 7m 41.85s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Like Sully22
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-12| J: L P Aspell| T: R Rowe| OR:  100
6/1
Three-time winner, all at Plumpton. Fourth there latest saw him weakening over this trip and furthest he's won over is 2m3½f so stamina doubts ring loud.
2
Horse silk
Colmers Hill15
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-11| J: Matt Griffiths| T: J Scott| OR:  99
8/1
Returned from 20-month absence latest when third of four here in what was his first run over fences. Eased 3lb and surely fitter for the run but more needed nevertheless.
4
Horse silk
Silent Mant9(ex 7)
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-7| J: S Bowen| T: T H Weston| OR:  88| D
15/8
Mixed bag this term with two wins and two pulled-ups. Absolutely bolted up latest at Southwell, winning by 23L. Runs here under a 7lb penalty so if in the same vein he will surely take all the beating.
5
Horse silk
What Larks10
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-5| J: Conor Ring(3)| T: Dr J R J Naylor| OR:  93
20/1
Pulled-up last twice including stable debut to start this campaign at Hereford. Now 7lb below last winning mark of March 2016 but form since that leaves plenty to be desired.
6
Horse silk
Shanann Starp19
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-3| J: Page Fuller(5)| T: G F Edwards| OR:  91
9/1
Lone chase win of 18 came in February at Wincanton. Two starts at the same venue this term have seen a fourth and third although she has been soundly beaten in each. Place possibilities here.
7
Horse silk
Goring One19
Age: 12|  Weight: 11-2| J: A Thornton| T: Miss A M Newton-Smith| OR:  90| C| D
5/2
Admirable veteran gained his eighth success when winning last time out at Wincanton. Excellent jumper and should again give a bold showing now only upped 3lb.
8
Horse silk
Snowball19
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-4| J: Frankie Penford(7)| T: D W P Arbuthnot| OR:  78
10/1
Pulled-up latest behind Goring One at Wincanton and given how early he dropped out there it is hard to not be concerned. Not easy to back now.

Non-Runners

3
Horse silk
Itoldyou22
Weight: 11-11|  Age: 11
T: Mrs L C Jewell  J: Non Runner
NR
9
Horse silk
Bobonyx15
Weight: 10-0|  Age: 7
T: D L Williams  J: Shane Quinlan
NR

Forecasts

Silent Man (15/8), Goring One (5/2), Like Sully (6/1), Colmers Hill (8/1), Itoldyou (8/1), Shanann Star (9/1), Snowball (10/1), Bobonyx (12/1), What Larks (20/1)

Verdict

SILENT MAN galloped his rivals into submission at Southwell a week ago and if he handles the quick turnaround he should make light of this 7lb penalty. Veterans Goring One and Itoldyou show no signs of slowing down and they could well prove the biggest dangers to this potentially very well handicapped chaser.
  1. Silent Man
  2. Goring One
  3. Itoldyou

Previous Winners

2016
Kid Kalanisi
Weight: 11-12  |Age: 5
9/1

Prize Money

1st: £2,599.002nd: £763.003rd: £382.004th: £191.00

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