15:10 Plumpton

Monday 18 December 2023

All12:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:40

Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap Chase

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 3f 164y  |   Good to Soft (Good in places)  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:14  |   Winning time: 5m 13.84s
The word Sky in blue and Bet in white with a red background.
The word Betfair in black.
The words Paddy Power in green.
Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Sir Rock34
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-0| J: Tom Cannon| T: T Lawes| OR:  93
9/4
Irish point winner who made all over hurdles at Fontwell (21.7f) in May. Refused to race there on his return but got back on track with two solid efforts at Stratford and Huntingdon since. Not discounted now going chasing.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
2
Horse silk
Who Is That215
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-10| J: Freddie Gordon(5)| T: C Gordon| OR:  89| D
16/1
Scored at Fontwell in April and running well when fell 3 out in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good to soft) following month. Off 7 months but still very much one to consider.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
3
Horse silk
Methusalart20
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-8| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR:  87| BF| D
11/2
Hurdles winner for Alan King (at 19.5f) in spring 2022 and has got back on track of late since switched to fences, still to be asked for his effort when unseating rider 2 out at Sedgefield last month. Player.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
4
Horse silk
Brown Bulletp29
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-5| J: James Best| T: A Irvine| OR:  84| C
16/1
Off 6 months/cheekpieces on for 1st time when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) 29 days ago. Switches to fences and no forlorn hope.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
5
Horse silk
Boys Of Wexford26
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-4| J: David Noonan| T: Henry Oliver| OR:  83| D
14/1
A fair 2m4f winner at his best but yet to hit top form this term, only fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy, 8/1) 26 days ago. Needs to step forward.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
6
Horse silk
West Orchardt21
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-4| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR:  83| CD
5/1
C&D winner. 9/2, pulled up in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) 21 days ago though and he's an ureliable individual on the whole.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
7
Horse silk
Eurkashp20
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-1| J: G Sheehan| T: P R Webber| OR:  80
9/1
Went backwards from a tough race on his reappearance when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 20 days ago. It's now 13 starts since his last success too.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
8
Horse silk
Elpologreg27
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-0| J: Daniel Sansom(3)| T: J W Mullins| OR:  87
33/1
Made a low-key start to his chasing career when a well-held fourth of 5 in handicap chase (25/1) at Fakenham (21.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences 27 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
9
Horse silk
Shaw's Crossp18
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-0| J: Stan Sheppard| T: A Irvine| OR:  79| C
7/1
Veteran gained his first success over fences at Plumpton (17f) for Paul Henderson in January. Not disgraced when in the frame in handicaps at Fakenham and Lingfield for his new yard this term. Can go well again.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
10
Horse silk
Cobbs Corner19
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-8| J: James Davies| T: N J Gifford| OR:  73| BF| D
11/1
Handicap hurdle winner last autumn. Made an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of 10 at Hereford on return. Badly hampered and unseated rider 8th there since so he's well worth another chance.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
11
Horse silk
Noah's Lightt,v27
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-8| J: Harry Kimber(3)| T: Mrs R Ford| OR:  73| D
16/1
Arrives below par, visored for 1st time when sixth of 12 in handicap chase (33/1) at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Others appeal more.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform

Forecasts

Sir Rock (9/4), West Orchard (5/1), Methusalar (11/2), Shaw's Cross (7/1), Eurkash (9/1), Cobbs Corner (11/1), Boys Of Wexford (14/1), Brown Bullet (16/1), Noah's Light (16/1), Who Is That (16/1), Elpologreg (33/1)

Verdict

METHUSALAR has found his form again since switched to the larger obstacles so is worth siding with to gain compensation for his late Sedgefield fall last time out. Who Is That has an absence to overcome but ended last term in very good nick so still rates a big threat for Chris Gordon. Chasing-newcomer Sir Rock, veteran Shaw's Cross and the less exposed Cobbs Corner all need factoring into this open contest too.

  1. Methusalar11/2
  2. Who Is That16/1
  3. Sir Rock9/4

Prize Money

1st: £5,281.002nd: £2,430.003rd: £1,215.004th: £608.005th: £303.00

MOST READ RACING

Follow & Track
Image of a horse race faded in a gold gradientYour favourite horses, jockeys and trainers with My Stable
Log in
Discover Sporting Life Plus benefitsWhite Chevron
Sporting Life Plus Logo

RACING TIPS

Next Off