Stratford
Today, March 10, 2025ChaseClass 42m6fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
None of these can be ruled out with any great confidence but KORUS nevertheless stands out on account of his potential following an encouraging debut in this sphere at Plumpton. The 5-y-o shapes as though he'll benefit from this step up in trip and he shades preference ahead of in-form rivals Shut That d'Or and Sainte Doctor. Chase debutant El Granjero is also interesting.
Korus
I Shut That Dor
Sainte Doctor
2m6f Hcap Chs
2m6f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 7. KorusJ: James BowenT: Warren GreatrexF: 3-623933
- Price History:
- 3.20
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictLightly-raced maiden who, having finished in the money on 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles, made an encouraging start in this sphere when third in a 7-runner Plumpton handicap (19.8f, soft). Promises to be suited by this stiffer test and he's of strong interest with improvement on the cards. 
1. El GranjeroJ: Richard PatrickT: Clive Boultbee-BrooksF: 2211-6522- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictSuccessful twice over hurdles last spring and returned to form in first-time cheekpieces with a near-miss at Uttoxeter (2½m, heavy) on New Year's Eve. Again found just one too good over the same C&D last month and this former point winner merits respect on chase debut.- 6. I Shut That DorJ: Brendan PowellT: Joe TizzardF: 3-P701211
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictHas been rejuvenated by the switch to front-running tactics, making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts with a another near-fautless round of jumping at Hereford (19f, good to soft) in January. Every inch a leading contender, for all that this 5 lb higher mark demands a new personal-best. 
5. Just Loose ChangeJ: Sean BowenT: Nicky MartinF: 24-U412P5- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
VerdictTwice a winner over hurdles and much improved in this sphere when rallying for success in novices' handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) in November. However, he has proved disappointing since and the first-time cheekpieces (on again here) failed to spark a return to form at Market Rasen last time.- 4. Sainte DoctorJ: Richie McLernonT: Neil MulhollandF: 4211/3531
- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictSuccessful final 2 starts of 2022/23 campaign before an 18-month absence. Back in the groove on fourth outing since returning from that hiatus, landing a 4-runner Fakenham handicap (21.2f, good) in ready fashion last month. 3 lb rise easy to swallow and she has to enter calculations. 
2. StratagemJ: Mr David MaxwellT: Paul NichollsF: 41/44-4- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 119
- Days Since Last Run:
- 283
VerdictUseful sort who made all in 3m Southwell hunter in May 2022. Hasn't got near that level since but, on the upside, his mark continues to slide and he will be a danger to all if able to get back on track.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
3. Pilsdon PenJ: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy ScottF: 34/23121-4- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLikeable sort who won a pair of Wincanton handicap chases on soft ground last season. Entitled to come on for his Lingfield reappearance (first run on the back of a 13-month absence) and likely to be much closer to form here. Not discounted.