11:52 Wetherby

Sunday 26 December 2021

All11:5212:2713:0013:3514:1014:4515:20

William Hill Super Odds Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 11:52 | Winning time: 7m 0.25s

Heavey^t,v1⁴⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 103| BF

13/2

Went like the best horse at the weights when runner-up at Fontwell in October, but did endure a hard race, and was unable to build on that when disappointing at Exeter last time. Visor applied now.

Form: 454427

Morozov Cocktail^p²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: T D Easterby| OR: 100

7/2

Fair maiden over hurdles, but offered little on chasing debut over C&D 3 weeks ago when always behind. That was a much stronger race, though, and it was his first run for 8 months. May build on that.

Form: 73324-6

Kaphumor³³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Ryan Mania| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 98| BF| D

7/2

Bolted up on debut for this yard at Hexham last month, and improved further in defeat when runner-up to another thriving sort at Sedgefield last time. Still lightly raced and looks a big player.

Form: 4P52-12

Grey Atlantic Way^p,t⁵²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Henry Brooke| T: D Brooke| OR: 91

18/1

Improved for this headgear combination of late, relishing the step up in trip when winning at Sedgefield in October, and has run well to finish second last twice. Should be thereabouts once more.

Form: 903122

Sputnik¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Bruce Lynn⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs J Stephen| OR: 87

22/1

Modest hurdler who opened his account at Hexham in May and didn't run badly at Newcastle earlier this month. Has jumping and stamina to prove now making his chase debut, though.

Form: 1693P4

Croagh Patrick^p,t1¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR: 86| BF| D

9/2

Point winner who has shown improved form in 2 starts over fences, building on his debut as expected at Southwell 2 weeks ago, and remains of interest with the headgear back on. Tongue tie also added.

Form: 185723

Eveque¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: C O'Farrell| T: Mrs J Walton| OR: 85

12/1

Showed little over hurdles but made a promising debut over fences at Hexham 18 days ago under an overly patient ride. Stayed on well that day, suggesting he'll improve for 3m, and isn't discounted.

Form: 057-PP2

Amber Run^t²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Jack Hogan⁽⁷⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 84

66/1

Showed next to nothing over hurdles in Ireland and went with no encouragement on chase/yard debut 3 weeks ago. Needs to take a big step forward to figure.

Form: 6000/0-P

Vintage Glen^t²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Dylan Johnston⁽⁷⁾| T: R Dobbin| OR: 81

8/1

Runner-up to a next-time-out winner at Kelso on return in October and was once again placed at Doncaster last month. Generally consistent sort who should once again figure, but does remain a maiden.

Form: 4642-23

Flaming Glory^p¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: K Scott| OR: 77

14/1

Long-standing maiden who hasn't been disgraced hitting the frame on his last two starts, but comes up against some lesser exposed rivals here, and is 2 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 27P-534

To The Limit^b1²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: P W Wadge⁽⁷⁾| T: W Coltherd| OR: 76

18/1

Still in contention when falling at Doncaster last month but he was still some way from home. One to monitor in the market for a shrewd yard despite being 3 lb out of the weights. Blinkers on.

Form: 4-4363U

Lough Salt^p²⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-0| J: Edward Austin⁽⁵⁾| T: P Winks| OR: 75| CD

40/1

Continues to fall in the weights but is showing no sign of taking advantage. Cheekpieces back on now, but others are readily preferred.

Form: P-075P4

Scottsdale²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-0| J: Alison Clarke⁽⁷⁾| T: P Winks| OR: 74

66/1

Runner-up on second chase start at Uttoxeter in June, but his jumping often lets him down over fences, and he failed to complete for second start running at Doncaster last time. Risky proposition.

Form: P2P0FU

Black Opium²²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: S Mulqueen| T: Miss T Jackson| OR: 70

66/1

Well out of the handicap on his chase debut here 3 weeks ago and she didn't shape with much encouragement. Back up in trip but another struggle is on the cards.

Form: 6476/74

Non-Runners

Anightinlambourn³⁰

Weight: 11-12| Age: 7

T: B Pauling J: Kielan Woods

Wells Gold¹⁴

Weight: 10-0| Age: 10

T: Sara Ender J: Non Runner

Hidden Cargo¹⁸

Weight: 10-0| Age: 9

T: J C Haynes J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Morozov Cocktail (7/2), Kaphumor (7/2), Croagh Patrick (9/2), Heavey (13/2), Vintage Glen (8/1), Anightinlambourn (10/1), Eveque (12/1), Flaming Glory (14/1), To The Limit (18/1), Grey Atlantic Way (18/1), Sputnik (22/1), Hidden Cargo (33/1), Lough Salt (40/1), Scottsdale (66/1), Black Opium (66/1), Amber Run (66/1), Wells Gold (66/1)

It was no surprise KAPHUMOR started a well-backed favourite last time given the impression he made on debut for Sue Smith and he was unlucky to bump into another thriving sort. He likely has more to offer and makes plenty of appeal in a race where you can easily put a line through plenty. The consistent Grey Atlantic Way should once again run his race, while Croagh Patrick can also be involved.