Cheltenham

Today, April 16, 2025ChaseClass 33m4fGood

Verdict

YES DAY comes here firmly on the up and is fancied to make light of a 4 lb rise and complete a hat-trick. Ajp Kingdom rates the chief threat on the back of an easy Uttoxeter victory when last seen in November, although the likes of Planned Paradise, Regarde and Ask Brewster also enter calculations. Jumping Jet completes the shortlist in this competitive handicap.

Yes Day
Ajp Kingdom
Planned Paradise

3m4f Hcap Chs

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

13. Ask Brewster
J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
F: 31-138P51
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Back to winning ways with a career best in 7-runner handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, good) 31 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb but he ought to be in the shake-up.
2. Yes Day
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 237-36311
Price History:
4.50
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Point/hurdles winner who benefitted from a more patient ride when scoring readily at Hereford and Exeter last month. Up 4 lb but he remains unexposed at staying trips and big shout in his hat-trick bid.
12. Planned Paradise
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Christian Williams
F: 2833P142
Price History:
6.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Windsor in January and has continued in good form, second of 4 to Yes Day at Exeter (30.7f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Holds very solid form claims.
8. Regarde
J: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden
F: 13F2-13P1
Price History:
10.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Underwent wind surgery before posting a career best in winning 4-runner handicap chase at Haydock (28.4f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Up 3 lb but this reliable sort can go well again.
9. Ajp Kingdom
J: Tom BroughtonT: Fergal O'Brien
F: P-P253421
Price History:
9.50
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
151
Verdict
Took his form up a notch when getting off the mark over fences in 5-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good to soft) 151 days ago. Scored easily so he's not taken lightly despite subsequent absence and 5 lb rise.
5. Mahland
J: Charlie DeutschT: Mel Rowley
F: 58221-781
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Got back on the up after breathing surgery when landing 12-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. This winning pointer is much respected now going chasing over a longer trip.
4. Jumping Jet
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 51-666023
Price History:
11.00
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Irish raider bounced back to form when third of 15 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (28.6f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Enters calculations nudged up 1 lb.
3. Illico De Cotte
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 2133-1326
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Made a winning chase debut at Carlisle (3¼m) in October and in good form since until ridden too aggressively when sixth of 7 at Warwick (3m5f) last month. Sort to bounce back.
7. Northern Poet
J: James DaviesT: Nick Gifford
F: 55-22P11P
Price History:
21.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Bagged handicaps at Doncaster (3m) and Warwick (3m5f) last month but labouring a long way out when pulled up at Ascot last time. Needs to get back on track.
15. Valirann Gold
J: Ben GodfreyT: Harriet Brown
F: 3-3632445
Price History:
23.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
On a lengthy losing run but he posted a solid fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f, good) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 13 lb "wrong" in the weights here.
10. Back On The Lash
J: Sean BowenT: Martin Keighley
F: 08-P03U3U
Price History:
34.00
Age:
11
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Course winner but he failed to complete for second time in three runs when unseated rider 11th in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) 56 days ago. Eleven runs since his last win in 2023 too.
6. Fortescue
J: Hugh NugentT: Henry Daly
F: 7220-245P
Price History:
26.00
Age:
11
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Winless for 3 years and he has turned in poor efforts on his last 3 starts after twice making the frame early in the season. This veteran is not easy to recommend.
14. Saint Xavier
J: Charlie MaggsT: Richard Hobson
F: 86/P4-5414
Price History:
34.00
Age:
13
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
75
Verdict
Veteran scored at Haydock in December but not in same form when fourth at Lingfield since. Needs to get back on track.
1. Undersupervision
J: James TurnerT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: P/P3PP-P4P
Price History:
34.00
Age:
9
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
It's now 13 runs since his last win in 2022 and he was pulled up in handicap chase (22/1) at Doncaster (26f, good) 46 days ago. Tongue strap goes on for 1st time now with work to do.
11. Valleres
J: Shane QuinlanT: Venetia Williams
F: 310/PP-P
Price History:
51.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
107
Verdict
Unreliable type who has been pulled up in handicap chases on his last 3 runs (at Haydock on his return). Blinkers are reached for now.
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