15:40 Sandown

Saturday 24 April 2021

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bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:40 | Winning time: 7m 37.87s

Crosspark²⁷

Age: 11| Weight: 11-12| J: S Bowen| T: Mrs Caroline Bailey| OR: 150

16/1

Winless this season but he continues to knock firmly on the door, finding only one too good for a fifth time at Ascot (3m) last month. One for the shortlist with his stamina proven.

Form: 2222P2

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Potterman¹⁴⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 147

12/1

Scored at Market Rasen (3m) in August but off since unseated 13th in Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in November. Sort to go well granted this stamina test and he's not taken lightly after his break.

Form: 02122U

El Presente³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 147

11/1

Winner 4 times after wind surgery in first half of the season, landing Wincanton handicap in November. Good third after 5 months off at Ludlow (3m) last month. Not dismissed now stepping up in trip.

Form: 131113

Enrilo⁶²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Harry Skelton| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 143| C

7/2

Useful hurdle winner who has quickly reached that level over fences, winning with bit up his sleeve on handicap bow at Newbury (3m) in February. Remains with potential over long trips. Interesting.

Form: 13-21P1

Smooth Stepper³⁴

Age: 12| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Bannister| T: A M Hales| OR: 142

40/1

Veteran chaser who got back on track with win in 3m handicap at Carlisle 34 days ago. Up 5 lb and in a deeper race now, however, so others appeal more.

Form: 61-5551

Irish Prophecy^p²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 142| C

16/1

Enjoying a good spell over fences and landed 23f Taunton handicap in November. Not disgraced after over 4 months off back over hurdles at Ascot last time. No forlorn hope returned to this sphere.

Form: 273213

The Young Master^p²³⁷

Age: 12| Weight: 11-4| J: K Brogan⁽⁵⁾| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 142| CD

33/1

Likeable veteran who ran a cracker to finish third over fences at Uttoxeter in July. Had wind op before pulled up at Perth only run since, but he has won off a break before so not totally discounted.

Form: 32/PU-3P

Cap Du Nord^p²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Nick Scholfield| T: Christian Williams| OR: 140| C

20/1

Form hit new heights this season, successful at Newbury (2m6f) in November prior to solid in-the-frame efforts in stronger company. Pulled up over hurdles last time but sort to bounce back.

Form: 41235P

Golan Fortune^p³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: T Scudamore| T: P W Middleton| OR: 140| C

17/2

Made winning start over fences in 3m Ludlow novice chase and in good form after until pulled up in Midlands National at Uttoxeter. Weighted to have a say if refitted cheekpieces spark a resurgence.

Form: 314340

Kitty's Light^t²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Jack Tudor⁽³⁾| T: Christian Williams| OR: 139

9/1

Has enjoyed a fine first season over fences, tongue strap on when landing 3m2f handicap at Kelso last month. Up 4 lb but not taken lightly with this longer trip sure to show him in a better light.

Form: 134371

Plan Of Attack^b³⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 138

5/1

Very useful Irish chaser who was running well in first-time blinkers when falling three out in Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f). Headgear retained. Can make his presence felt off same mark for top yard.

Form: 34-PP8F

Larry^t¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 136| C

33/1

Dual winner over fences, including here, in 2018/19 but very lightly raced since and well below par. Back from 16-month absence now with plenty to prove.

Form: 421/08-P

Checkitout²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 135

25/1

Looked a chaser on the up with back-to-back 3m wins at Southwell and Ludlow in the spring but only eighth in handicap at Haydock three weeks ago. Faces no easy ask here.

Form: F26118

Doing Fine^p,t³⁵

Age: 13| Weight: 10-11| J: James Best| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 135| CD

66/1

Veteran C&D winner but well held after 4 months off in Midlands National at Uttoxeter last month. Goes well round here though so it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 516310

Bob Mahler^p²³

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: Adrian Heskin| T: W Greatrex| OR: 132

16/1

Useful staying chaser at his best who hinted at a revival when fourth at Ffos Las (3m4f) earlier in the month. Cheekpieces go back on now and he's not totally dismissed off a reduced mark.

Form: PPP3B4

Supreme Escape^p³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: T J O'Brien| T: Evan Williams| OR: 121

8/1

Low-mileage 7-y-o who got back on track when landing 3m6f handicap at Chepstow last month. This is much tougher though and he's 3 lb out of the handicap too.

Form: P-71P51

Result Amended

Potterman - Original Position 2nd. Amended Position 1st.

Enrilo - Original Position 1st. Amended Position 3rd.

Kitty's Light - Original Position 3rd. Amended Position 2nd.

Forecasts

Enrilo (7/2), Plan Of Attack (5/1), Supreme Escape (8/1), Golan Fortune (17/2), Kitty's Light (9/1), El Presente (11/1), Potterman (12/1), Crosspark (16/1), Bob Mahler (16/1), Irish Prophecy (16/1), Cap Du Nord (20/1), Checkitout (25/1), Larry (33/1), The Young Master (33/1), Smooth Stepper (40/1), Doing Fine (66/1)

Lots with chances. Paul Nicholls' ENRILO remains relatively unexposed over fences and is fancied to take a big step forward now tackling a marathon trip on just his second handicap start. Irish-raider Plan of Attack was still going well when falling three out in the Kim Muir and is feared most, although a good case can also be made for the returning Potterman and well-weighted Golan Fortune.