16:30 Exeter

Sunday 13 February 2022

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Virgin Bet Veterans' Handicap Chase

  • 10YO plus  |   Class 2  |   3m 54y  |   Soft  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:31  |   Winning time: 6m 36.22s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Aso36
Age: 12|  Weight: 11-12| J: T Scudamore| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  147
9/1
Smart chaser who hasn't scored for a while but stepped up on return when second behind resurgent Blaklion in similar event at Haydock. Ran no sort of race at Sandown since but type to bounce back.
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2
Horse silk
Elegant Escapep22
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-8| J: Brendan Powell| T: C L Tizzard| OR:  143| CD
3/1
Welsh National winner in 2018. Proved he retains a useful level of ability when third at Taunton 3 weeks ago and handicapper has given him a chance.
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3
Horse silk
Sir Ivanp,t36
Age: 12|  Weight: 11-2| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| OR:  137| C| D
11/1
Ended last campaign with success at Newbury (26f) in March. Creditable efforts in defeat this term, faring best of those ridden prominently when third at Sandown latest. Respected eased 3 lb.
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Timeform
4
Horse silk
Belami Des Pictons57
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-13| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  134| BF| D
9/2
Well-in on old form and, while he's been lightly raced in recent seasons, he made an encouraging return when fourth at Bangor. Disappointed next time but worth another chance for thriving yard.
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Timeform
5
Horse silk
Jerrysback29
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-12| J: T J O'Brien| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR:  133| D
7/2
Low-mileage 10-y-o who is often let down by jumping. Went in snatches when third at Ascot and remote fifth in Classic Chase at Warwick. This easier.
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Timeform
6
Horse silk
Encounter A Giant787
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-12| J: Nick Scholfield| T: A Ralph| OR:  133| DWS
14/1
Multiple point winner who more than confirmed the promise of belated Rules debut with an almost flawless performance in maiden chase at Hereford. Opening mark fair but has lengthy absence to overcome.
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Timeform
7
Horse silk
Run To Milan33
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-11| J: Alan Johns| T: V R A Dartnall| OR:  132| BF| CD
10/3
C&D winner who came close to winning again here last month, looking as good as ever. This is a better race but not taken lightly.
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Timeform

Forecasts

Elegant Escape (3/1), Run To Milan (10/3), Jerrysback (7/2), Belami Des Pictons (9/2), Aso (9/1), Sir Ivan (11/1), Encounter A Giant (14/1)

Verdict

BELAMI DES PICTONS disappointed at Ascot before Christmas but he showed plenty of ability remains after a long absence when fourth at Bangor and is worth another chance to build on that off what remains a potentially handy mark. This does look very competitive though, with the dangers headed by the very lightly-raced Encounter A Giant, who looked potentially smart when last seen over 2 years ago.

    Prize Money

    1st: £13,528.002nd: £6,219.003rd: £3,110.004th: £1,555.005th: £777.006th: £387.00

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