Plumpton
Today, March 10, 2025ChaseClass 52m3fGood
Verdict
Verdict
CELTIC NED has dropped in the weights and could have a bigger effort in him over fences now fitted with blinkers. He gets the vote over Pescatorius and J'Habite En France who are closely matched on their recent Huntingdon running.
Celtic Ned
Pescatorius
Jhabite En France
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. PescatoriusJ: Bradley HarrisT: Harriet DickinF: 8-0771U42
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictCapitalised on drop in the weights when getting off the mark in 2m novice handicap chase at Catterick in December and just failed despite a tendency to jump left at Huntingdon (J'Habite En France third) last time. Back on left-handed track now and respected. 
4. Birdman BobJ: Ben JonesT: Andy IrvineF: U2P6-8435- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictA regular here, successful on his return in November 2023 and plenty of good efforts since, shaping better than the distance beaten over C&D 4 weeks ago. Down another 2 lb but this looks tough.- 3. Jhabite En FranceJ: Stan SheppardT: Ben CaseF: 0-PP65143
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictHas got back on track over fences this year, readily landing 2m Huntingdon handicap in January and returning to form under a forceful ride there last time. Not taken lightly off the same mark. 
1. Taxus BaccataJ: Jack QuinlanT: Matt CrawleyF: 1-374- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictHasn't yet fulfilled her bumper promise over hurdles but this Irish point winner is likely to show more of what she's about now handicapping over fences.
6. Spicy NelsonJ: Freddie GingellT: Joe TizzardF: 6P/9P5-537- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 90
VerdictCost quite a bit but no better than poor form over hurdles, looking awkward as he dropped away at Fontwell when last seen in December. Now tries chasing in different headgear.- 2. Celtic NedJ: Niall HoulihanT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 62477-446
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictFair hurdler who went well for a long way in one of these handicaps at Wincanton in November, jumping better having been ridden with more restraint. Possibly needed his first run since at Fontwell a fortnight ago and interesting back down in trip with blinkers reached for. 
10. Cant Buy TimeJ: Tabitha WorsleyT: Cynthia WoodsF: 6PP-P4PP7- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictLittle solid form over hurdles/fences.
7. Clondaw RobinJ: Ellis CollierT: Andy IrvineF: 43-545344- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictVeteran still winless over fences (just 1-40 overall) and probably set for another struggle judged on recent efforts.
9. ElzaaroJ: Marc GoldsteinT: Karen JewellF: 8/5446-PP8- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictPoor maiden jumper. Visor tried.
8. The Last MelonJ: Will FeatherstoneT: James BennettF: 7P8- Price History:
- 81.00
- Age:
- 13
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictPoor veteran. Off almost 4 years prior to this season and switch to chasing now looks the last throw of the dice.- Unnamed Favourite
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