14:30 Uttoxeter

Tuesday 31 December 2024

All12:3013:0013:3014:0014:3015:0515:40

Happy Retirement Dr Martin Davis Handicap Chase

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   3m  |   Good to Soft  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:31  |   Winning time: 6m 32.85s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Decoratedt13
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-0| J: Ben Jones| T: O Signy| OR:  105
14/1
Disappointed over hurdles last season and well held both runs sent chasing this term at Warwick and Lingfield (almost unseated first) this winter. Has lots to prove.
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Timeform
2
Horse silk
Myfanwy's Magic36
Age: 7|  Weight: 12-0| J: S Bowen| T: M Keighley| OR:  105
7/2
Maiden but good runner-up efforts over hurdles last 2 starts, including at Ludlow on return. Out of a winning chaser so should take to this sphere.
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Timeform
3
Horse silk
Rostellob34
Age: 9|  Weight: 12-0| J: David Noonan| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR:  105| D
100/1
Not straightforward but put it all together under a good ride when winning 4-runner Southwell handicap in April. Took little interest there following month, however, and well held on return/yard debut at Wetherby last month.
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Timeform
4
Horse silk
Grove Roadv20
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: Callum Pritchard(7)| T: James Owen| OR:  103| BF
7/2
Back to form since leaving Archie Watson, winning at Newton Abbot and Huntingdon. Disappointed at Hereford 3 weeks ago but of interest making first start over fences for current stable.
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Timeform
5
Horse silk
Jessie Lightfoot10
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-11| J: Miss Imogen Mathias(7)| T: Henry Oliver| OR:  102| D
9/1
Revitalised by a return to Henry Oliver during the spring, scoring over fences at Taunton and Southwell. Good placed efforts at Cheltenham and Plumpton since before out of depth at Hereford. Can bounce back.
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Timeform
6
Horse silk
Ali Star Bert15
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-11| J: Craig Nichol| T: S A Harris| OR:  102| CD
12/1
Three-time 3m chase winner in the mud last season. Up and down this term but when close at Southwell 2 weeks ago so needs considering.
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Timeform
7
Horse silk
Dusautiorp,t30
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR:  93| BF| DWS
15/2
Won 3m novice handicap chase at Bangor in April and back to form when placed last 2 starts. Not taken lightly.
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Timeform
8
Horse silk
Jo Lescribaa36
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-13| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  90| BF
4/1
Placed in a couple of French bumpers and showed ability over hurdles last season. Ran up to best despite let down by jumping when third on chase bow at Ludlow on return and has plenty of room for improvement.
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Timeform
9
Horse silk
Shady Bt285
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-13| J: R Patrick| T: C Boultbee-Brooks| OR:  90| D
9/1
Minor promise in trio of starts over hurdles and confirmed chase/handicap debut promise when narrow winner at Chepstow when last seen in March. Remains with potential.
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Timeform
10
Horse silk
Croagh Patrickb,t16
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-9| J: Charlotte Jones| T: S England| OR:  86| D
25/1
Ended long losing run at Carlisle 16 days ago but not an obvious one to follow up off 8 lb higher.
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Timeform
11
Horse silk
Shesupincourtt11
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-5| J: Conor Ring| T: R Potter| OR:  82| D
11/1
Won twice over hurdles last season and best effort over fences when fourth over C&D 11 days ago. Claims with a repeat.
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Timeform

Forecasts

Grove Road (7/2), Myfanwy's Magic (7/2), Jo Lescribaa (4/1), Dusautior (15/2), Shady B (9/1), Jessie Lightfoot (9/1), Shesupincourt (11/1), Ali Star Bert (12/1), Decorated (14/1), Croagh Patrick (25/1), Rostello (100/1)

Verdict

This looks an open event with the vote going to GROVE ROAD making his first start over fences for his current stable. Jo Lescribaa offered plenty to work on when third on his chase bow/return at Ludlow and is another to consider, while Myfanwy's Magic is an interesting chase debutant.

  1. Grove Road7/2
  2. Jo Lescribaa4/1
  3. Myfanwy's Magic7/2

Prize Money

1st: £3,248.002nd: £1,494.003rd: £747.004th: £374.005th: £186.00

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