15:05 Ludlow

Thursday 29 February 2024

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Loo Of The Year Awards Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 6m 40.9s

Come On Du Berlais⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Nick Slatter⁽⁵⁾| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 98

5/1

It's now 11 runs since she won a bumper in 2022 for Gordon Elliott but in good form until only sixth in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Not ruled out now making her chase debut.

Form: 322356

Supervisor²⁸⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Ned Fox⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 96

10/3

Low-mileage 10-y-o who raced freely when second of 4 in handicap chase at Bangor (24f, good) when last seen out 9 months ago. Very much one to consider despite his absence.

Form: 4P32/F-2

On The Platform^p⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: Lee Edwards| T: B Clarke| OR: 87

11/5

Largely consistent in defeat for John Groucott last term and again for his current handler this season, third of 11 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Expected to be bang there off a 2 lb lower mark.

Form: 62-42P3

Yes And Yes⁶⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: C J Todd| T: B Clarke| OR: 86

25/1

Placed in points but offered little over hurdles once sent handicapping. More is required now going over fences over a much longer distance.

Form: 27-8489

Barrakhov^p,t³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Brendan Powell| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 84WS

7/2

Modest winner at 20f over hurdles who proved he retains some ability when in the frame in handicap chases at Hereford and Huntingdon last month. Possibilities with cheekpieces refitted after a wind op.

Form: 6/25-P43

Fashion's Model^p⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Ben Jones| T: Sheila Lewis| OR: 79| D

11/1

Winning pointer but offered little over hurdles in 2021/22 and again on chasing bow after a long absence when pulled up at Ludlow 8 days ago. Hard to warm to.

Form: 54957/P

Well Paid Soldier^p¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: James Best| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 72

18/1

Maiden hurdler who has been pulled up in handicaps at Leicester and Hereford this winter. Lots more required now going chasing.

Form: 80-R3PP

Jean De Monts^t³³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Toby Wynne⁽³⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 77

28/1

Showed some ability when sixth in 2m minor event on his only outing on Flat in France but has been well held all three hurdling starts for his new yard. Needs this switch to fences to spark a big improvement.

Form: 906

Non-Runners

Martalmix'jac²

Weight: 11-7| Age: 7

T: Mrs M Rowley J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Martalmix'jac (2/1), On The Platform (11/5), Supervisor (10/3), Barrakhov (7/2), Come On Du Berlais (5/1), Fashion's Model (11/1), Well Paid Soldier (18/1), Yes And Yes (25/1), Jean De Monts (28/1)

ON THE PLATFORM is proving a reliable sort and is weighted to gain his first success over fences. Supervisor could have a big say on his return, while Come On du Berlais is another to note now going chasing.