Sandown

Saturday, April 26, 2025ChaseClass 12m6f

GAELIC WARRIOR was back to the sort of form he showed when landing last season's Arkle when running out a good winner of the Grade 1 Bowl at Aintree 3 weeks ago. He looks to hold sound claims again and earns the vote back at this shorter trip. Pic d'Orhy comes here fresh from a second consecutive success in the Ascot Chase and he may emerge as the chief danger. Topham winner Gentleman de Mee rates next best.

  • Gaelic Warrior
  • Pic Dorhy
  • Gentleman De Mee
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 3. Gaelic Warrior
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 11U1-2231
    Price History:
    2.25
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Top-class chaser who landed last season's Arkle at the Festival and, notably strong in the betting, returned to that sort of form to register first success since in the Grade 1 Bowl at Aintree (25f) 3 weeks ago. A repeat gives him prime claims returned to this shorter trip.
  • 4. Pic Dorhy
    J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 21/121P-11
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    70
    Verdict
    High-class chaser with a fine strike rate, successful on return in 1965 Chase in November before registering a second consecutive success in Grade 1 Ascot Chase in February. Lines up here fresher than most and no surprise to see another bold showing.
  • 6. Gentleman De Mee
    J: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 2-U357541
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Dual Grade 1 winner over fences who had struggled for any sort of consistency in recent months but rejuvenated faced with different test when landing 30-runner Topham Handicap at Aintree 3 weeks ago. Capable of playing a part again if arriving in same form.
  • 8. Le Patron
    J: David NoonanT: Gary & Josh Moore
    F: 1114P-105
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    70
    Verdict
    Landed Gr. 1 Henry VIII here as a novice last season. Well below best final 2 starts but returned as good as ever when landing 9-runner handicap at Newbury (19.8f) in November. However, struggled since, well-beaten fifth behind Pic D'orhy in Ascot Chase 2 months ago. Cheekpieces/tongue tie added.
  • 7. Boombawn
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 32031524
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Useful hurdler and even better over fences, bagging the Grade 2 Rising Stars at Wincanton in November. Credited with just about his best effort yet when fourth in Grade 1 Manifesto Novices' Chase at Aintree latest and he's a player for place purposes.
  • 9. Hitman
    J: Freddie GingellT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 9283-222P
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Hasn't won many races but posted solid runners-up efforts on first 3 starts this season, including Grade 2 Denman Chase at Newbury (23.4f) for third consecutive season in February. Likely best excused his run in the National at Aintree latest and he was third in this 12 months ago.
  • 2. Classic Getaway
    J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 2P3P-3216
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Very smart chaser who finished a place behind Appreciate It before going one better in Red Mills Chase at Gowran (20f) in February. Respectable sixth off top weight in Silver Trophy at Cheltenham (20.6f) 10 days ago but minor honours probably his best hope back up in class.
  • 1. Appreciate It
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 532-5351B
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    2021 Supreme Novice Hurdle winner who has largely disappointed over fences since 2022/23. Bounced back to form when seeing off stablemate Classic Getaway in Thurles Gr. 2 in January and endured little luck when brought down in the Grand National 3 weeks ago. Still, others preferred here.
  • 5. GA Law
    J: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden
    F: P2-2295PP
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Ran a cracker when runner-up in this 12 months ago and bright start to this season, runner-up in Paddy Power at Cheltenham in November. Has essentially struggled since, albeit seemingly not 100% when beaten early on in the Topham at Aintree 3 weeks ago. Blinkers need to have positive effect now.
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