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Tomorrow, April 4, 2025ChaseClass 12m5f

Paul Townend’s decision to partner BLUE LORD ahead of last year’s runner-up James du Berlais looks significant and the 10-y-o is taken to make a belated winning handicap debut in this sphere off an attractive mark. It could be a clean sweep for the Irish, with The Goffer third on the list ahead of Amirite. Fantastic Lady could prove to be the pick of the British-trained runners, while Grandeur d'Ame and Latenightpass also make each-way appeal.

  • Blue Lord
  • James Du Berlais
  • The Goffer
2m5f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 3. Blue Lord
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 1283/4-463
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    152
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced and generally below par subsequent to Grade 1 success at Leopardstown in December 2022. On the upside, he performed with credit when third in the Betfair Ascot Chase last time and his mark for this handicap bow is a potentially handy one.
  • 5. James Du Berlais
    J: J. J. SlevinT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 4372-F305
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    152
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Winless since scoring on debut in this sphere at Fairyhouse back in January 2023 but has posted some solid efforts in big handicaps in the interim, not least when runner-up in this race off a 1 lb lower mark 12 months ago. One to consider.
  • 30. Excello
    J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 10P-22374
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    French import who looked good when winning a small-field graduation chase at Ascot last term. Campaigned primarily over hurdles this season before a respectable effort when fourth back in this sphere at Sandown. Claims if the first-time cheekpieces help eke out a bit more.
  • 13. Glengouly
    J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 5/220U-P6U
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    144
    Days Since Last Run:
    71
    Verdict
    Hasn’t managed to add to Thurles chase debut success back in 2022 and he was out of contention when unseating at the final fence in the Thyestes at Gowran last time. Conversely, he would be a player off this mark if reproducing the pick of last season’s form.
  • 18. Bad
    J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
    F: 00-232F11
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    140
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Proved rather frustrating prior to his ready breakthrough success over fences at Kempton (20.5f, good) in February. Struck again off 9 lb higher mark over the same C&D last month but, having gone up another 6 lb since, he now has more on his plate.
  • 24. Shantreusse
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 2727-3F72
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Record stands at 0-12 over fences but produced one of his better efforts when runner-up in a listed handicap at Navan last month. Would’ve finished closer than he did when seventh of 30 in this race last year but for a mistake at the fifth-last and he’s an each-way candidate.
  • 16. Amirite
    J: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 455-29074
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Just a Fairyhouse maiden chase success to his name from a dozen starts over fences but the suspicion remains that he has a good pot in him, a notion backed up by his good second in a valuable Kilbeggan handicap off this mark last summer. Needs considering.
  • 19. Grandeur Dame
    J: Tom CannonT: Alan King
    F: 14UP-1520
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Better than ever when outpointing Ga Law on return at Chepstow in October and had a few of these behind when going close at Cheltenham on penultimate start. Stamina possibly stretched upped to 25f there last time and could have a say back down in trip here.
  • 7. Ginnys Destiny
    J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 1122-P307
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    148
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Smart novice last term, winning 3 on the bounce at Cheltenham prior to finishing second in Grade 1s at the big spring festivals there and at this course. Not in the same form so far this season, though, and now tried in cheekpieces and a tongue strap.
  • 22. The Goffer
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 0-P0P7754
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    It’s been more than 2 years since he last got his head in front but he didn’t run badly in last season’s Grand National here and warmed up for this with a creditable effort in the Cross Country at Cheltenham last month. Couldn’t rule out.
  • 26. Lounge Lizard
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Henry Daly
    F: 3521-34P1
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Back to form when narrowly taking a 2½m Huntingdon last month, following up his victory in the same race 12 months earlier. 4 lb rise isn’t the end of the world by any means but this is a tougher assignment.
  • 11. Latenightpass
    J: Miss Gina AndrewsT: Tom Ellis
    F: 2150-03U2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    144
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Scored over these fences in the 2022 Foxhunters and made the frame in the same race in 2021 and 2023. Safely held back here in the Grand Sefton in November but latest second in the Cross Country at the Cheltenham Festival was a solid effort and he merits respect.
  • 14. Marble Sands
    J: Kielan WoodsT: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
    F: 4P16-1325
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    143
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Won twice as a novice last term and added to his tally when taking a 4-runner listed contest at Carlisle in November. Creditable efforts in a trio of good-quality handicaps since and this 9-y-o is by no means a forlorn hope.
  • 15. Fantastic Lady
    J: James BowenT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 5P61-423P
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Winner of 4 of her 17 starts in this sphere. Initial experience of these fences wasn’t a positive one in this race in 2022 (unseated at the first) but she has acquitted herself well in both subsequent renewals and is dangerous to discount.
  • 27. Lisnamult Lad
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland
    F: 28441FP5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    62
    Verdict
    Delivered a good round of jumping when scoring at Cheltenham during the autumn and, having failed to complete on his next 2 starts, he got back on track to an extent when fifth of 14 at Leopardstown since. Still, others look stronger here.
  • 21. The King Of Prs
    J: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 36F4-2310
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Has resumed in good order this season, close up in handicaps at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown in November/December prior to landing a good pot back at the former course in January. Possibilities if able to shrug off last month’s low-key display at the Cheltenham Festival.
  • 20. Mars Harper
    J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 8P520044
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Winner of just 2 of his 26 chase starts and latest success was back in 2023. That said, he performed with great credit when putting in good late work to finish fourth of 20 in the Plate at last month’s Cheltenham Festival and a reproduction of that would give him a chance.
  • 4. GA Law
    J: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden
    F: 1P2-2295P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    152
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Positive start to this season, runner-up at Chepstow in October and again found just one too good when bidding to repeat his 2022 Paddy Power Gold Cup success at Cheltenham the following month. Form has dipped since, though, and he needs to bounce back.
  • 29. Escaria Ten
    J: James BestT: Martin Keighley
    F: P/6P0-P448
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Well-handicapped judged on form from a few seasons back and has a couple of respectable efforts under his belt this season. On the downside, he was put in his place in the Cross Country at the Cheltenham Festival last time and now tried in a visor.
  • 9. Soul Icon
    J: Tom BellamyT: Keiran Burke
    F: 2-2224162
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Prolific over hurdles and produced much his best effort to date in this sphere when landing a Grade 2 Kempton handicap during the Christmas period. Hasn’t managed to match that level of form in 2 subsequent starts, though, and others make more appeal.
  • 2. Gentleman De Mee
    J: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 42-U35754
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    155
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Very smart chaser at his best, winner of a Grade 1 novice at this meeting in 2022 and the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown the following year. Well below his best so far this season, though, and revival needed on belated handicap debut in this sphere.
  • 10. Eldorado Allen
    J: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 45P0-2347
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    55
    Verdict
    Placed in handicaps at Warwick and Cheltenham off a 5 lb higher mark on first 2 starts of this season. However, he has been found wanting the last twice and was tailed off on his sole previous run over these fences in last year’s Grand National.
  • 8. Minella Drama
    J: Brian HughesT: Donald McCain
    F: 2372P-1P9
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    148
    Days Since Last Run:
    62
    Verdict
    Runner-up in the 2023 Old Roan here and went one better in this season’s renewal of that Grade 2 handicap. Not so good next 2 starts but has edged down to a workable mark and wouldn’t be without each-way hope if taking to these fences.
  • 6. French Dynamite
    J: Gavin Peter BrouderT: M. F. Morris, Ireland
    F: 70216550
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    149
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Resumed winning ways in a 23f Punchestown Grade 3 in October but it’s been pretty much downhill all the way since, well held in the Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last time. Opposable.
  • 1. Ash Tree Meadow
    J: Keith DonoghueT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 141-71203
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    158
    Days Since Last Run:
    181
    Verdict
    Enhanced good strike rate over fences when accounting for 3 rivals (including Gentleman De Mee) in a Grade 3 at Killarney last spring. However, he has proved rather disappointing since and faces a stiff task under a big weight back in handicap company.
  • 25. Jetoile
    J: Freddie MitchellT: Ryan Potter
    F: P-40P672P
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Winner of the Old Roan on the Mildmay Course here in October 2023 and signed off last term with a good effort in a valuable Punchestown handicap. However, majority of what he’s shown so far this season leaves him with a fair bit to find.
  • 12. Adamantly Chosen
    J: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 710-79059
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    144
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    All 3 wins over fences have come in non-handicaps and it’s been a struggle off similar marks to this since he returned to action in December. Others preferred.
  • 17. Gemirande
    J: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams
    F: 550-11670
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    141
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Hit the ground running at the start of the season, making all on return at Ascot in November prior to following up in the valuable December Gold Cup at Cheltenham. However, his form has dipped pretty badly since and he’s probably worth taking on.
  • 28. Western Zephyr
    J: Sean BowenT: Charlie Longsdon
    F: 454P-1230
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Resumed in good order on the back of a wind op this season, winning well on return at Carlisle in October and second in the Arkle Trial at Cheltenham next time. No show last 2 starts, though, and now finds himself with a point to prove.
  • 23. Dreal Deal
    J: Callum PritchardT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 6124563P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Struck twice over fences last spring and performed above market expectations when third in the 9-runner Galway handicap won by Saint Roi last August. Pulled up on first appearance since at Market Rasen, though, and likely to find this too competitive.
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