Perth
Today, April 24, 2025ChaseClass 22m4fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
After 8 weeks off, HELTENHAM shaped well under an attacking ride when second at Newton Abbot 5 days ago and he is taken to go one better from 2 lb below his last winning mark. He can see off the challenge of Doctor Ken, who goes very well fresh and could still have more to offer as a chaser, while Walk On Quest is worth another chance given the promising start he made over fences.
Heltenham
Doctor Ken
Walk On Quest
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. HeltenhamJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 118F-84P2
- Price History:
- 2.75
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 134
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictLanded back-to-back Newbury handicaps last March, including the Greatwood Gold Cup. Best effort of the current campaign when runner-up at Newton Abbot (21f, heavy) 5 days ago, despite doing too much too soon, and he could be ready to resume winning ways. - 2. Doctor KenJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 121/2
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 135
- Days Since Last Run:
- 150
VerdictTook well to fences in 2022/23, winning 2 of his 3 starts. After 21 months off, shaped promisingly when second at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) on latest outing in November and he's respected given his record fresh for last year's winning trainer/jockey. - 7. Walk On QuestJ: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda RussellF: 5-421111P
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 124
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictMuch improved since switched to fences, completing a 4-timer in 5-runner handicap at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) in March. Subsequent Uttoxeter run was too bad to be true and it'd be no great surprise to see him bounce back with a bold show. 
1. Tommys OscarJ: Danny McMenaminT: Ann HamiltonF: 441-334U3- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 149
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictSmart chaser who signed off last season with success in premier handicap at Ayr. Has made the frame all 4 completed starts this season, running respectably when third back at Ayr (16.5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, and he can give another good account.
5. StatuarioJ: Brian HughesT: Peter & Michael BowenF: 13954003- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 127
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictEnhanced his course record when landing brace of handicaps initially this season. Good third in Summer Plate before some mixed displays, though having had a break he possibly still needed the run when third of 4 at Haydock (23.6f, good) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
6. Dubai DaysJ: Bruce LynnT: N. W. AlexanderF: 54212-12U- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 127
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictEnded last term in top form and has continued in good heart in 3 veterans' handicaps this season, making a winning return at Haydock (19.9f, good to soft) in February. Hampered when unseating at the same course 5 days ago, so he could be in the mix.
4. RexemJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: John McConnell, IrelandF: 46/24217-0- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 132
- Days Since Last Run:
- 319
VerdictFairly useful hurdler and confirmed previous promise over fences when winning novices' handicap at Ludlow (20.1f, good) in October 2023. Possibly needed the run after 7 months off when well held at Punchestown in June last year, but he's been absent again since.- Unnamed Favourite
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