14:20 Newbury

Friday 22 March 2019

All13:4514:2014:5015:2516:0016:3017:0517:35

Be Wiser Insurance Handicap Chase

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m 6f 93y  |   Good to Soft (Good in places)  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:20  |   Winning time: 5m 44.03s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Graceful Legendb31
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: Max Kendrick(5)| T: B I Case| OR:  127| D
8/1
Back to form when runner-up in the mud at Uttoxeter in January, and ran to a similar level despite finishing last of three behind Kalahari Queen at Wetherby last time. May find a couple too strong again.
2
Horse silk
Le Boizelo28
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: S Bowen| T: R Walford| OR:  125
5/1
Placed in handicap company at Exeter either side of New Year, but long way below that level in two subsequent starts, and has questions to answer now.
3
Horse silk
Valadomt,v35
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-11| J: Paul O'Brien(3)| T: R Hobson| OR:  124WS
6/1
Stays well and wins in his turn, and while he had the run of things when second to Kayf Blanco at Fakenham last time, that still represents a fair effort, and he may have benefited from a breathing operation since that run.
5
Horse silk
Carnspindlep28
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-11| J: Harry Bannister| T: W Greatrex| OR:  124| D
16/1
Won over hurdles at Chepstow last February, but she has been below form in two chase starts this season, losing her place rather tamely at Warwick last time. May do better given that was her first run since November, but hard to be confident.
6
Horse silk
Valhallat35
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-9| J: H Cobden| T: C L Tizzard| OR:  122
6/1
Won at Wincanton last February, but unconvincing this term, and pulled up over C&D on penultimate start. Better that the result over 2m last time, but needs to step up considerably.
7
Horse silk
Master Burbidgep27
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-8| J: R T Dunne| T: N P Mulholland| OR:  121
14/1
Second over hurdles in Jersey in the summer, but off five months subsequently, and below form over hurdles on return. Shaped better back over fences at Kempton last time, but needs to jump better than he did there if he's to figure.
8
Horse silk
Voie Dans Voiev31
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: Wayne Hutchinson| T: A King| OR:  118
2/1
Yest to win under Rules, but generally consistent, and at least as good as ever when second of 10 to Orchardstown Cross. Split subsequent winners there, and big chance if running to same level now.
9
Horse silk
Calivignyv26
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-9| J: Lucy Alexander| T: N W Alexander| OR:  108
11/1
Came from the clouds when winning for the first time over fences at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy) in December, and followed up at Kelso. Respectable efforts on both starts since, but possible that handicapper has his measure now.

Non-Runners

4
Horse silk
Tanit River65
Weight: 11-11|  Age: 9
T: Tim Vaughan  J: R Johnson
NR

Forecasts

Voie Dans Voie (2/1), Le Boizelo (5/1), Valadom (6/1), Valhalla (6/1), Graceful Legend (8/1), Calivigny (11/1), Master Burbidge (14/1), Tanit River (14/1), Carnspindle (16/1)

Verdict

He's not certain of an easy lead, but VOIE DANS VOIE appeals most with his latest second to Orchardstown Cross franked by the pair he split, and he can shed his maiden status. Valadom has chances if a wind op has had a positive effect with Graceful Legend expected to be there or thereabouts.
  1. Voie Dans Voie
  2. Valadom
  3. Graceful Legend

Previous Winners

2018
Bally Longford
Weight: 12-0  |Age: 10
J: H Cobden  |  T: C L Tizzard
5/1

Prize Money

1st: £7,153.002nd: £2,113.003rd: £1,057.004th: £529.005th: £350.006th: £350.007th: £350.008th: £350.00

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