13:55 Ascot

Friday 22 December 2023

All12:4513:2013:5514:3015:0515:40

Howden Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m 167y  |   Good to Soft (Good in places)  |   4 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:55  |   Winning time: 4m 15.43s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Homme Publicp,t35
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-10| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR:  139| D
4/1
Likeable sort who had another good campaign last season, winning twice. Well supported when making a successful debut over fences at Wetherby on return. Followed up in Grade 2 at Cheltenham 5 weeks ago though was fortunate to do so, held when left in front at last. Much respected back in a handicap.
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Timeform
2
Horse silk
Authorised Speed251
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-4| J: David Noonan| T: G & J Moore| OR:  133
2/1
Hasn't always looked the most fluent over hurdles but clearly possesses plenty of ability, winning 3 times and excuses when well held in a couple of Grade 1s last season. Not an obvious chasing type on pedigree but has the size to take to this sphere and opening mark looks a fair one.
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Timeform
3
Horse silk
Lallygag21
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  131| D
6/1
Brother to very smart chaser Lalor. Proved a useful novice hurdler last season, winning on 3 occasions. Shaped as if needing the run at Cheltenham on return and seemed a bit caught out by the drop to 2m on chase bow at Newbury 3 weeks ago. Trip a concern again.
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Timeform
4
Horse silk
Persian Time21
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-0| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR:  129| C
6/4
Useful form over hurdles last season, winning here on debut. Positive start over fences when runner-up at Newbury on handicap bow/return 3 weeks ago. Likely to improve and well capable of going one better.
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Timeform

Forecasts

Persian Time (6/4), Authorised Speed (2/1), Homme Public (4/1), Lallygag (6/1)

Verdict

Lightly-raced hurdler PERSIAN TIME shaped encouragingly with his attentions turned to chasing when runner-up at Newbury on his handicap bow/return and can put that experience to good use. Homme Public was undoubtedly fortunate to win a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time but still rates the main threat bidding for the hat-trick.

  1. Persian Time6/4
  2. Homme Public4/1
  3. Authorised Speed2/1

Prize Money

1st: £10,905.002nd: £5,018.003rd: £2,509.004th: £1,256.005th: £626.00

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