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Today, March 12, 2025ChaseClass 11m7fGood Soft

Plenty to consider in what is a typically intriguing renewal. UNEXPECTED PARTY was a decisive winner of this last season so still looks on a good mark off 6 lb higher. This has likely been his long-term target once again, shaping as if he retains all his ability in 4 runs this campaign. Gavin Cromwell holds a strong hand with 3 live chances, My Mate Mozzie looking the pick, while Jpr One's Tingle Creek form puts him right in the mix off top weight.

  • Unexpected Party
  • My Mate Mozzie
  • Jpr One
2m Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 7. Unexpected Party
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 491P-5242
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    144
    Days Since Last Run:
    52
    Verdict
    Sound jumper who enjoyed his finest hour when winning this race on heavy going 12 months ago (off 6 lb lower). This season's efforts suggest he's been building up to another tilt at this, so another bold bid looks on the cards (effective on better ground).
  • 15. Jazzy Matty
    J: Danny GilliganT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
    F: 0F13P122
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    52
    Verdict
    Won the Fred Winter at this meeting in 2023. Similar form over fences, winning twice early in the season. Just denied in a messy 4-runner C&D novice in October and shaped well back over hurdles next time. Interesting contender making handicap debut in this sphere with headgear re-fitted.
  • 3. My Mate Mozzie
    J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 3/32126-32
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    151
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Useful on the Flat and smart over hurdles but seems best in this sphere, hitting the crossbar yet again in a valuable handicap when second at Leopardstown last month, exaggerated waiting tactics almost paying off. Another big run expected (C&D winner as a novice).
  • 1. Jpr One
    J: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 1U317-134
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    156
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    Won a Grade 2 at Lingfield as a novice last season and made a winning return on the back of wind surgery in the Haldon Cup at Exeter. Ran well behind Jonbon in the Tingle Creek next time but not quite so good in Game Spirit at Newbury. Remains of interest back in a handicap.
  • 20. Primoz
    J: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell
    F: 741-14F31
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Bookended his novice campaign over hurdles with victories at Ayr and perfect start in this sphere when scoring at Wetherby on return. Needed a match race to resume winning ways at Kelso last month but in fairness did it faultlessly. Will find this a totally different test, however.
  • 10. So Scottish
    J: Donagh MeylerT: Emmet Mullins, Ireland
    F: 0-0245270
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    139
    Days Since Last Run:
    73
    Verdict
    Frustrating customer who's been expensive to follow, including at this meeting. Mixed record kept over hurdles this season and not seen in this sphere since falling 4 out (still going strongly) in December Gold Cup here last term. Will no doubt have his supporters once again.
  • 12. Traprain Law
    J: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda Russell
    F: 1512-3443
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Progressed into a useful chaser last term, winning twice and runner-up in a good-quality handicap at the Ayr Scottish Grand National meeting. Improvement has stalled this season but latest third at Musselburgh was creditable (seemed suited by more patient tactics). Could outrun his odds.
  • 2. Dancing On My Own
    J: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 21066-213
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    152
    Days Since Last Run:
    138
    Verdict
    Has a good record in handicap chases in Britain, winning the Red Rum at Aintree 2 years ago and scoring over this C&D (off 1 lb lower) last term. Can go well fresh so must be respected after 3 decent runs early in the season.
  • 4. American Mike
    J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 1415-5634
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    148
    Days Since Last Run:
    60
    Verdict
    Second in the Champion Bumper 3 years ago and winner of a Grade 2 chase (3m) at Navan as a novice last season. Flopped in the Brown Advisory 12 months ago but back to form down in distance last 2 starts. Not sure this trip is his optimum but likely strong pace will at least suit.
  • 11. The King Of Prs
    J: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 136F4-231
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    60
    Verdict
    In the process of running poorly when falling in this race last season but has been in top form this term, producing a career best to win Grade 3 handicap at Fairyhouse under this rider 60 days ago. Likely to make a better fist of it this time around.
  • 16. Midnight It Is
    J: Sean FlanaganT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 14351-138
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Looked better than ever returning from 11 months off when winning Navan handicap in December. Unlucky not to finish closer when excellent third behind The King of Prs in Grade 3 handicap at Fairyhouse and easy to forgive next run (reportedly coughing post-race). Respected.
  • 17. Third Time Lucki
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 63149/265
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    A smart chaser at his best for Dan Skelton and has good record here. Joined present connections for £190,000 but well below form all 3 starts this season after 19 months off. However, is potentially well handicapped if this has been the target (fourth in this 2 years ago off 15 lb higher).
  • 8. General Medrano
    J: Ben JonesT: Emma Lavelle
    F: 5437-2142
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    143
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Resumed winning ways at Newbury in November and arrives on the back of an excellent second at Doncaster 7 weeks ago (might've won had he been held onto for longer). This race should be run to suit so not taken lightly.
  • 18. Conyers Hill
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Paul Nolan, Ireland
    F: 502-35671
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    50
    Verdict
    Useful hurdler. Low-key start over fences this season but came good when narrow winner of 9-runner novice at Down Royal in January. Opening mark in this sphere demands more but remains unexposed as a chaser.
  • 19. Jasko Des Dames
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 5-0531125
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    131
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Fairly useful over hurdles but has quickly developed into a better chaser, winning first 2 starts in the autumn. Latest effort probably best forgiven and remains with potential making handicap debut in this sphere.
  • 5. Nells Son
    J: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky Richards
    F: 34217-113
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    148
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Better than ever at present and followed up his win in Carlisle graduation event with 2m1f handicap success (narrowly) at Kelso. Seemed undone by 5 lb rise at Doncaster since, however. so likely to find this too competitive.
  • 13. Gaelic Arc
    J: D. E. MullinsT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
    F: 1542626F
    Price History:
    101.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Sole success over fences came in listed handicap at Killarney (by 8 lengths from Dancing On My Own) in July. Mixed record since then and fall at Leopardstown last month not an ideal preparation for this (usually a sound jumper).
  • 14. Western Zephyr
    J: Sean BowenT: Charlie Longsdon
    F: 2454P-123
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    82
    Verdict
    Failed to win over fences last season but made a winning return following a wind op in 5-runner handicap at Carlisle. More than backed that up when second in C&D Grade 2 but disappointed back in a handicap at Ascot since. Others appeal more.
  • 6. Martator
    J: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams
    F: 111-11376
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    147
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Developed into a smart handicap chaser, bringing up the 5-timer with plenty to spare at Ascot (16.7f) in November. Has gradually gone off the boil since, however, and this a tough race to bounce back in.
  • 9. Fringill Dike
    J: Charlie HammondT: Jedd O'Keeffe
    F: 1F2-12015
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    157
    Verdict
    Quickly made up into a better chaser than hurdler last season, successful on his first 3 starts over fences. Added to his tally with 2 more wins this term but something to prove now having not seen since a lethargic effort at Kelso in October.
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  • 21. Dr T J Eckleburg
    J: ReserveT: Evan Williams
    F: 34-312321
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Better than ever this season, winning twice, including narrowly at Chepstow last month, all out. 5 lb rise in much more competitive race makes him opposable. RESERVE.

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