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Tomorrow, November 1, 2025ChaseClass 12m

Verdict

Dan Skelton's L'EAU DU SUD made great strides over fences as a novice last season, winning four times and also coming in fourth in the Arkle, and he is fancied to garner another victory dropped to handicap company for his seasonal return. Henry de Bromhead's Special Cadeau is feared most on the back of a resurgent Roscommon second, although plenty of others also make appeal, notably General Medrano, Shakeyatailfeather and Sans Bruit. Last year's winner Martator completes the shortlist.

Leau Du Sud
Special Cadeau
General Medrano

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

2. Leau Du Sud
J: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton
F: 25/111143-
Price History:
4.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
155
Days Since Last Run:
210
Verdict
Quick to make his mark over fences last term and completed a four-timer in Grade 2 Kingmaker at Warwick in February. Posted a good fourth in Arkle at Cheltenham after and a bold showing is likely on the cards on his return.
5. Martator
J: Ned FoxT: Venetia Williams
F: 1/1137608-
Price History:
7.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
141
Days Since Last Run:
194
Verdict
A 3-time C&D winner, including in this 12 months ago, but he ended last term under a cloud. Has won off a break though so needs considering off a tempting mark on his seasonal return.
12. Issar Dairy
J: Freddie MitchellT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 55/242522-
Price History:
9.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
220
Verdict
Winless since early 2024 but he wasn't disgraced when second of 4 at Market Rasen (19.2f, good to firm) in March. 2 lb out of the handicap but no forlorn hope given he goes well fresh.
1. Boothill
J: Bryan CarverT: Harry Fry
F: 11FF4/2F4-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
157
Days Since Last Run:
287
Verdict
Took this prize in 2023 but very lightly raced last season and he came in a well-beaten last of 4 in Clarence House over C&D in January. This veteran needs to hit the ground running after 9 months off.
6. General Medrano
J: Ben JonesT: Emma Lavelle
F: 37/214280-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
140
Days Since Last Run:
212
Verdict
Enjoyed a good past season when scoring at Newbury (2m) and also coming in a solid eighth in Cheltenham's Grand Annual. Has won on his return before so must enter calculations off a handy-looking mark.
4. Special Cadeau
J: M. P. O'ConnorT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 42015-252
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
142
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Very useful 2m-winning chaser who bounced back to form when second of 6 to Westport Cove in Grade 3 chase at Roscommon (16.7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. This Irish challenger is much respected on his handicap chase debut.
3. Sans Bruit
J: Jay TidballT: Paul Nicholls
F: 33P5P411-
Price History:
9.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
144
Days Since Last Run:
194
Verdict
Ended last season on the up with 2m handicap wins at Aintree and Plumpton in the spring. Off 6 months but has gone well when fresh so he's not taken lightly.
11. Shakeyatailfeather
J: Harry AtkinsT: Dan Skelton
F: 04211-351
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Resumed her progress with a ready success in 5-runner handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, good) 27 days ago. Up 9 lb (including being 1 lb "wrong" in the weights) but she's not taken lightly.
8. Petit Tonnerre
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 92661B9-1
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
137
Days Since Last Run:
184
Verdict
Not the easiest to catch right but he proved better than ever when landing 23-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (16.3f, good) in May. Hiked up 10 lb here so needs to be on his A-game.
10. Teddy Blue
J: Brendan PowellT: Harry Derham
F: 7/7051127-
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
194
Verdict
A two-time scorer (at up to 2m2f) for his current yard at Huntingdon and Kempton last season but only seventh in 2m1f Plumpton handicap in April. Still can't be discounted on his return with relatively few miles on the clock over fences.
7. Western General
J: Freddie GingellT: Joe Tizzard
F: 2/413511P-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
137
Days Since Last Run:
194
Verdict
Very useful on his day but his overall record is patchy and he followed 2m wins at Wincanton and Hereford last spring with a poor run at Chepstow final run. No surprise to see him bounce back here.
13. Gabriels Getaway
J: Ben GodfreyT: Anthony Honeyball
F: 431/5-P2
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Got right back on track after 6 months off/wind surgery when second of 5 in handicap chase at Kempton (18f, good to firm) 13 days ago. 7 lb "wrong" in the weights here though.
9. Authorized Art
J: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 3030P73-5
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
136
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Kempton (18f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces with work to do.
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