Cheltenham

Saturday, May 3, 2025ChaseClass 44m

HERE COMES MCCOY has been given a bit of time since pulling up at Lingfield in January on his final start for Olly Murphy. His chase form prior to that had been progressive and he's taken to bounce back with a bang and deny Law of Gold a second win in this race. Jeffery's Cross, a recent Ludlow winner, and Norton Hill complete the shortlist.

  • Here Comes Mccoy
  • Law Of Gold
  • Jefferys Cross
4m Hunt Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 15. Law Of Gold
    J: Mr Dale PetersT: David Kemp
    F: 1P/P5-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    visor and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    336
    Verdict
    Second in this in 2022 before winning in 2023. Pulled up 12 months ago but a recent point success suggests but he could go well in this again.
  • 1. Here Comes Mccoy
    J: Mr Robbie DavidT: Miss Liberty Stone
    F: 33113/2P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    12-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    91
    Verdict
    Pretty useful sort who made a promising return when second of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in December. Pulled up at Lingfield in January (final start for Olly Murphy) but major player if bouncing back to his best for new connections.
  • 2. Django
    J: Mr Frederick Philipson-StowT: Miss V. Collins
    F: 44/3P5540-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    12-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Third in this race 12 months ago. Been a bit of a mixed bag since but should find this easier than the Foxhunter at the Festival and he was second in a point a fortnight ago.
  • 5. Jefferys Cross
    J: Mr Sean O'ConnorT: Dan Skelton
    F: 2/3P41-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    12-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    9
    Verdict
    Made a winning hunter debut for his leading yard at Ludlow (3m, good) 9 days ago. Shapes as if he'll stay long distances and looks sure to figure if coping with the quick turnaround.
  • 17. Norton Hill
    J: Mr William BiddickT: H. Ryall
    F: 114/38-
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    323
    Verdict
    Bumper/ dual hurdle winner under Rules. Winner of 2 points in March and interesting with Will Biddick up for hunter debut.
  • 12. Frontal Assault
    J: Mr Henry BaileyT: Miss P. Wynne
    F: 0445/3006-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    84
    Verdict
    Useful chaser for Gordon Elliott. Only sixth on Bangor hunter debut for new yard in February but runner-up 3 times in points since.
  • 6. Amrons Sage
    J: Mrs Izzie HillT: Alan Hill
    F: 25/P7-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    323
    Verdict
    A fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles but failed to build on a promising chase debut for Nicky Henderson in 2024. Has been in reasonable form in the pointing field for this yard lately but it's still probably best to look elsewhere.
  • 18. Red Maple
    J: Mr Cian MurphyT: N. R. W. Wright
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    visor and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    739
    Verdict
    Just poor form under Rules earlier in his career. Has won 2 points lately but others still preferred.
  • 13. Go Go Geronimo
    J: Mr Tom Chatfeild-RobertsT: Kelly Morgan
    F: 320-
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Prolific points winner who has been runner-up 3 times in hunters. Never involved in the Aintree Foxhunter last time but this is more realistic.
  • 16. Myth Buster
    J: Miss Lily BradstockT: Miss L. A. N. Bradstock
    F: 35/
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    456
    Verdict
    This one-time useful chaser is still a force in points but seen rarely under Rules in recent years.
  • 14. Hung Jury
    J: Mr Jack WilmotT: Martin Keighley
    F: 56-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Multiple winning pointer. No impact in a pair of maiden hurdles for Martin Keighley this spring but may find this increased stamina test more to his liking on hunter debut.
  • 4. Drop Flight
    J: Mr Ben SuttonT: S. Loxton
    F: F/7837PPP-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    12-1
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    85
    Verdict
    Landed 5-runner hunter at Exeter last March but has pulled up on his last 3 outings under Rules. Did get round in a point a fortnight ago but he was a well-held last of 3 finishers. Blinkers worn then are retained.
  • 10. Didero Vallis
    J: Mr Daniel WilliamsT: Miss Olive Nicholls
    F: 9P2PP0/34-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    58
    Verdict
    Useful at best for Venetia Williams. Reached the frame in 2 hunters for this yard earlier in the year (better effort when third first occasion) and also won a point last year. Capable if in the mood.
  • 19. Rock Of Star
    J: Mr Henry CrowT: David Bingham
    F: 3653/F-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    190
    Verdict
    Fair chase winner in spring 2023. Fell on Carlisle reappearance in October (only run for Rebecca Menzies). Probably best watched on first run for new connections.
  • 8. Au Fleuron
    J: Miss Aimee JonesT: Max Comley
    F: 96/070-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Tailed off in the Foxhunter at the Festival in March on his first outing for this yard. This is a bit easier but can still only watch.
  • 20. Viva Lavilla
    J: Miss Molly LeggT: Anthony Ward-Thomas
    F: 5/P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    92
    Verdict
    Fairly useful hurdler for Dan Skelton. Has won a point for current connections but pulled up on his Wincanton hunter debut in January.
  • 9. Blagthebookies
    J: Mrs Iola SankeyT: N. Gittins
    F: 000P/4-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    363
    Verdict
    Poor form under Rules but has won a pair of points in blinkers this spring ahead of this hunter debut.
  • 3. Doctor Foley
    J: Miss Ellie HolderT: Anthony Ward-Thomas
    F: 15PP3/127-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    12-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    280
    Verdict
    Modest handicap chase winner but pulled up in 2 points for current connections. Outsider.
  • 7. Assassins Lullaby
    J: Mr Jack StenhouseT: Mrs Janet Ackner
    F: 3-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Dual point winner but distant third of 4 on Exeter hunter debut last month. Third in a point since but hard to fancy back under Rules.
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Non-Runners
  • 11. Dusart
    J: Non RunnerT: Kelly Morgan
    F: P/P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    102

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