12:30 Aintree

Tuesday 26 December 2023

All11:5512:3013:0513:4014:1514:5015:25

Unibet Middle Distance Series Veterans' Handicap Chase

  • 10YO plus  |   Class 2  |   2m 3f 200y  |   Soft  |   4 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 12:30  |   Winning time: 5m 41.38s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Ibleo991
Age: 10|  Weight: 12-0| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  150
5/2
Most progressive over fences during 2020/21 season landing handicaps at Sandown/Doncaster (at around 2m) before an excellent third in Grand Annual at Cheltenham. Eighth in that season's Topham and whilst not seen since, it's worth noting he's overcome a lengthy absence in the past with victory.
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Timeform
2
Horse silk
Mac Tottiet430
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-7| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR:  143| C| D
11/2
Won 2 races over the National fences here during 2021/22, including the Topham (21f). Reportedly lame when pulled up over hurdles at Cheltenham when last seen 14 months ago and possible this run will be needed.
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Timeform
3
Horse silk
Riders Onthe Stormt243
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-11| J: B S Hughes| T: R Hobson| OR:  133| CD
7/5
High-class chaser in his pomp who enhanced good record fresh when landing last season's C&D Old Roan Chase. Struggled to make an impact thereafter but he's now 6 lb below last winning mark and no surprise to see a bold showing back from 8 months off.
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Timeform
4
Horse silk
Top Ville Benh11
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-8| J: R T Dunne| T: P A Kirby| OR:  130
10/3
Ran a cracker when third in big-field Leopardstown handicap (21.2f) in February before struggling in competitive handicaps at Cheltenham/here during the spring. Failed to complete both starts this term but the assessor has given him a chance.
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Timeform

Forecasts

Riders Onthe Storm (7/5), Ibleo (5/2), Top Ville Ben (10/3), Mac Tottie (11/2)

Verdict

The time to catch RIDERS ONTHE STORM has often been when fresh and he's expected to make a bold bid back from 8 months off, now operating 6 lb below the mark he defied when landing last season's Old Roan Chase on his return. Ibleo, back from a mammoth absence, could well emerge as the chief danger for the red-hot Venetia Williams stable.

  1. Riders Onthe Storm7/5
  2. Ibleo5/2
  3. Top Ville Ben10/3

Prize Money

1st: £15,609.002nd: £7,176.003rd: £3,588.004th: £1,794.005th: £897.006th: £447.00

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