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Wednesday, March 12, 2025ChaseClass 23m5f

HAITI COULEURS created a good impression when proving too strong for Transmission (second choice) over 25f here in December. He warmed up for this with a good third over hurdles at Newbury and there should be more to come from him back over the larger obstacles. The shortlist is completed by Now Is The Hour and Captain Cody, who are closely matched on latest Navan maiden form and appeal as likely improvers now stepping up in trip for their handicap chase debuts.

  • Haiti Couleurs
  • Transmission
  • Now Is The Hour
3m6f Nov Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 6. Haiti Couleurs
    J: Ben JonesT: Rebecca Curtis
    F: 2411-2113
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Won 25f handicap chases at Aintree and here (reopposing Transmission second) towards the end of 2024. Creditable third of 12 in Newbury handicap hurdle last month and open to further progress back chasing. Gets the vote.
  • 9. Transmission
    J: Mr P. W. MullinsT: Neil Mulholland
    F: 1581-2126
    Price History:
    4.75
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Has taken well to fences here this season, including a 25f handicap win in November. Bettered that form when second to Haiti Couleurs in a novice handicap the following month. Stiff task back hurdling in the Grade 2 Cleeve in January but much better can be expected back chasing. Player.
  • 5. Now Is The Hour
    J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 9F112-654
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    139
    Days Since Last Run:
    52
    Verdict
    Yet to win over fences but translated his useful hurdle ability to the larger obstacles when 4 lengths fourth (Captain Cody third) in a strong Navan maiden (3m, soft) in January. Very interesting handicap newcomer for an Irish stable with a good Cheltenham record.
  • 4. Captain Cody
    J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 1241-0443
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    140
    Days Since Last Run:
    52
    Verdict
    Useful hurdle winner who has matched that form over fences this season, improving again when third (Now Is The Hour fourth) in a warm Navan maiden chase (3m, soft) last month. This increased stamina test promises to suit. On the shortlist.
  • 2. Resplendent Grey
    J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
    F: 342-11224
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Ended last season on the up over hurdles and perfect start to chase career when accounting for 5 rivals in a 2½m Uttoxeter handicap in October. Runner-up over 3m on next 2 starts and a drop back to 20.5f looked against him when fourth over 20.5f latest. This trip may suit him.
  • 13. Gericault Roque
    J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
    F: 53/3
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    53
    Verdict
    Second to Corach Rambler in Ultima at the 2022 Festival. Another good placed effort in a big handicap when third in Coral Cup at Newbury in November of that year. Not seen again until third of 6 at Windsor in January but it's an effort which suggests he retains most of his ability.
  • 11. Will Do
    J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 6-4332562
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Yet to win over fences but latest second of 17 in a strong Punchestown handicap (27f, soft) was a really good effort. The mount of Jack Kennedy from the yard's trio. Enters calculations.
  • 8. Hasthing
    J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 1176-4114
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Has taken very well to fences this winter, bagging a pair of handicaps at Windsor either side of Christmas. Proved himself at 3m when fourth in a valuable handicap at Ascot in February. Another 6f further to go now, though.
  • 10. No Time To Wait
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 87/314-P43
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott. Improved effort over fences for new yard when length third in 3m Musselburgh handicap last month. First-time tongue tie worn on that occasion is retained. Up in trip.
  • 14. Herakles Westwood
    J: Harry CobdenT: Warren Greatrex
    F: 1442-2113
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    129
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Has taken well to fences, winning 3m novice handicaps scoring at Newbury in December and Windsor in January. Only a respectable third of 6 back at Newbury last month and will need to resume his progression to get heavily involved.
  • 16. Kyntara
    J: Charlie DeutschT: Mel Rowley
    F: 11222F-44
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    53
    Verdict
    Made up into a useful hurdler for this yard last term, winning twice and also second in Pertemps at this meeting. Better effort back over fences this time round when fourth of 6 in 3m Windsor handicap in January but has yet to really convince as a chaser.
  • 3. Stuzzikini
    J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 25415310
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    140
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Career best when winning the valuable Troytown at Navan (3m, good to soft) in November. Not in anything like the same form in the Thyestes at Gowran 2 months later but this longer distance should suit.
  • 18. Jupiter Allen
    J: David NoonanT: Mrs Jane Williams
    F: 315-514P1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Dual winner over hurdles and has also landed 2 chases wins this season, reacting well to cheekpieces (retained) when shading a close finish at Taunton (23f) last month. Up 4 lb in a significantly stronger race now.
  • 12. Rock My Way
    J: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 6232-3142
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Useful chaser who won a 3m Doncaster novice handicap for Anthony Charlton in November. Ended his time with that stable with a below-form fourth at Newbury over Christmas but back on form for new yard when runner-up back at Doncaster (3m again) in January. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
  • 15. Klarc Kent
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 324-P0P90
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    127
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Proved he stays well when good fourth in last year's Scottish Grand National at Ayr (4m) but he hasn't got near that level in 5 subsequent starts, the latest at Punchestown only 19 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to make a big difference.
  • 7. In Dor
    J: Mr David MaxwellT: Venetia Williams
    F: 5312-0113
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    French import who has improved for the switch to fences, scoring cosily in handicaps (around 3m) at Taunton and Ascot this winter. Improved again when 4 lengths third of 9 at Sandown (3m, heavy) last month but stamina isn't assured over this far.
  • 1. Duffle Coat
    J: Carl MillarT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 421352P4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Several solid efforts prior to opening chase account in a 3m listed handicap at Ballinrobe last May. Bettered that when a fine second in the Galway Plate. Off 4 months, went without usual cheekpieces (back now) when last of 4 over 20.5f at Ayr 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
  • 17. Caesar Rock
    J: Gavin Peter BrouderT: M. F. Morris, Ireland
    F: 424532F4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    80
    Verdict
    Boasts plenty of experience over fences but still a maiden and below form when a remote fourth in Thurles handicap when last seen in December. Others are more obvious.
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  • 19. Aworkinprogress
    J: ReserveT: Nick Gifford
    F: 9861-1111
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    121
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Most progressive sort who made it 4-4 in this sphere when comfortably seeing off 7 rivals over 3m at Lingfield (heavy) last month. Raised another 7 lb but almost certainly capable of even better and not discounted if getting a run. RESERVE.
  • 20. Latenightrumble
    J: ReserveT: Tom Ellis
    F: 2573122
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    119
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Four-time point winner who surpassed his hurdles form when making a winning handicap chase debut over 3m at Wetherby in December. Would have won there again last month but for sprawling on landing at the last (neck ahead and yet to be asked for effort at the time). Cheekpieces added. RESERVE.

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