Wetherby
Tomorrow, ChaseClass 13m
Verdict
Verdict
The one who appeals most is PROTEKTORAT, who was unsuccessful when bidding to defend his Ryanair Chase crown during the spring, but he followed that with a solid effort in defeat at Aintree and the 10-y-o is likely to benefit from this step back up in trip. Hewick warmed up for this assignment with a hurdles success at Thurles and he is next on the list ahead of Pic d'Orhy, who will be a danger to all if his stamina passes the test. Last year's winner The Real Whacker also merits respect.
Protektorat
Hewick
Pic Dorhy
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. ProtektoratJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 313/62142-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 211
VerdictWinner of 2024 Ryanair Chase and while he couldn't keep tabs on Djelo in the Peterborough Chase last December, he readily outpointed that rival at Windsor the following month. Didn't do much wrong when chasing home Jonbon in the Melling Chase (2½m, good) at Aintree in April and he's a major player. - 5. HewickJ: Gavin SheehanT: John Joseph Hanlon, IrelandF: 325718-71
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictHigh-class chaser who was a fine second in a Down Royal Grade 1 on his second appearance of last season. Patchy form since, but looked on good terms with himself when landing the odds in a small-field minor event over hurdles at Thurles (22.7f, good to soft) recently and he's greatly respected. 
1. DjeloJ: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia WilliamsF: 38/212176-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 212
VerdictTook form to new heights last season, proving too strong for Protektorat in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon and also successful in the Denman Chase at Newbury upped to nearly 3m at in February. Struggled in Grade 1s at the big spring festivals, though, and he could prove vulnerable here, too.- 2. Pic DorhyJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 121P/11P-
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 189
VerdictHigh-class chaser who enhanced fine strike rate when winning the Grade 2 1965 Chase and Grade 1 Ascot Chase (both over 21f) on first 2 starts of last term. Failed to recover from a bad early mistake at Sandown on latest start during the spring and will have a serious chance if seeing this trip out. 
3. The Real WhackerJ: Brian HughesT: Patrick NevilleF: P5/U1454-2- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictUseful hurdles form in 2022 and has developed into a very smart chaser, looking better than ever when making all in this race 12 months ago. Came up short in Grade 1s thereafter, but should be spot-on for a repeat bid here on the back of a decent effort over hurdles in September. New headgear.
4. GA LawJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Jamie SnowdenF: 2/2295PP3-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 189
VerdictGood start to last season, runner-up in a Chepstow handicap chase and the Paddy Power at Cheltenham during the autumn. Back on track with blinkers replacing cheekpieces when third at Sandown on latest outing in April, but old headgear refitted here and he looks vulnerable on return.- Unnamed Favourite
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