13:52 Market Rasen

Thursday 2 December 2021

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Off time: 13:57 | Winning time: 5m 17.27s

Relkadam^p,t¹⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 12-4| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: T D Easterby| OR: 102| D

22/1

Bagged deep-ground handicap chases at Catterick and Wetherby last winter, and solid third over this C&D off a 5 lb higher mark in May. Below par next 2 starts, though, and needs to bounce back.

Form: 54-P354

Caro Des Flos³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: J S Smith| OR: 96| D

12/1

Hurdles winner who left previous chase form a long way behind when striking at Worcester (2½m) in June. May have needed the run back from a break at Uttoxeter last month and merits respect.

Form: 6-36715

Newberry New^p²⁶⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Bannister| T: H Bethell| OR: 96| D

11/1

Snapped a long losing run off a reduced mark at Catterick (19f) in February. Remains feasibly treated back from a break here and leading claims, for all that his record fresh is disconcerting.

Form: P/P4132-

No Quarter Asked⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: James Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 93| D

11/1

Off the mark at second attempt over fences at Ffos Las in July. Best effort since when third in a 6-runner Sedgefield handicap (17f) recently, but others make more appeal all the same.

Form: 7-51683

Avoir De Soins²³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: K Brogan⁽³⁾| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 93

12/1

Successful on first completed start over fences at Lingfield (2½m) last November. Subsequent efforts not so good, but makes debut for new yard on a workable mark and he's one for the shortlist.

Form: P/F1445-

Dallas Cowboy¹⁸¹

Age: 11| Weight: 11-8| J: Emma Smith-Chaston⁽⁷⁾| T: Paula Smith| OR: 92| CD

33/1

Two of his 3 victories over fences have been gained here, the latest in this race in 2019. However, majority of his subsequent efforts have been poor and the percentage call is to look elsewhere.

Form: 7P4-P25

Gumbo Flyer^b1²⁵²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: G Sheehan| T: P R Webber| OR: 92

13/2

Showed plenty of ability in a couple of bumpers, but little to shout about over hurdles last season and big step forward needed with blinkers enlisted for this chase debut.

Form: 368778-

Nocte Volatus^t1²⁷³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey| OR: 90

17/2

Improved when runner-up in a handicap hurdle off 4 lb higher at Chepstow last November. Subsequent efforts not so good, but he's worth a second look now switched to fences. Tongue strap applied.

Form: 84/424P-

Torrent Des Mottes^p¹⁹⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-11| J: Mr Nathan Brennan⁽⁷⁾| T: J R Cornwall| OR: 81

50/1

Back on the scoresheet when landing a 16.5f Huntingdon handicap in March (all 3 wins gained at that course) but ended last season on a low-key note.

Form: 5135-48

Begoodtoyourself^p,t²³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: Harry Reed| T: C N Kellett| OR: 80

9/2

Remains a maiden under Rules, but again found just one too good when chasing home an upwardly mobile type at Huntingdon (2½m) last month. Should give another good account.

Form: 5P6222

The Boat^p1⁴⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 76

10/3

Looks very limited judged on exploits in this sphere and over hurdles so far. Cheekpieces added.

Form: 9897-69

Muroor^b²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-5| J: Thomas Dowson| T: V Thompson| OR: 75| D

22/1

Solid second upon rejoining this yard at Hexham in October, but safely held in back-to-back Sedgefield handicap chases last month and he looks vulnerable once more.

Form: 33P235

Catlow^h,t¹¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-0| J: Page Fuller| T: Miss J S Davis| OR: 69

11/1

Appeared to take a step forward when third of 11 in 2½m Wincanton handicap chase in March, but he hasn't come close to matching that level of form in 3 subsequent appearances.

Form: 5P3-690

Forecasts

The Boat (10/3), Begoodtoyourself (9/2), Gumbo Flyer (13/2), Nocte Volatus (17/2), Catlow (11/1), Newberry New (11/1), No Quarter Asked (11/1), Caro Des Flos (12/1), Avoir De Soins (12/1), Muroor (22/1), Relkadam (22/1), Dallas Cowboy (33/1), Torrent Des Mottes (50/1)

AVOIR DE SOINS is just 2 lb higher than for his breakthrough success in a Lingfield handicap chase for Anthony Honeyball last winter, and he may well be the answer if fully tuned-up for this yard debut. Newberry New ended last term in good heart and isn't passed over lightly, but his record when fresh is off-putting and Begoodtoyourself, who has been knocking on the door of late, is feared most.