Cheltenham
Today, November 17, 2024ChaseClass 21m7fGood
Verdict
Verdict
CALICO and Matata fought out a good finish over C&D last month and could hold sway once more, with Dan Skelton's 8-y-o again taken to come out on top. Olly Murphy's consistent Gunsight Ridge needs considering too though on his return after breathing surgery.
Calico
Matata
Gunsight Ridge
2m Hcap Chs
2m Hcap Chs
- 1. MatataJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel Twiston-DaviesF: 16/12240-2
- Price History:
- 2.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 150
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictHeadstrong sort but he made up into a smart novice chaser last term and returned with an excellent neck second of 8 to Calico in handicap over C&D 23 days ago. Enjoys a 1 lb pull in the weights with that rival now so merits serious consideration. - 3. CalicoJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: F/24204-P1
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 142
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictCapitalised on a good mark when resuming winning ways in C&D handicap 23 days ago by neck from Matata. 1 lb worse off with that rival but idled then and a player once more. - 4. Gunsight RidgeJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 15/F231-
- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 139
- Days Since Last Run:
- 207
VerdictCheekpieces on for first time when landing 2m handicap chase at Perth in April. Resumes after breathing surgery and this reliable sort must enter calculations for a yard among the winners. 
2. Third Time LuckiJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'BrienF: 463149/- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 145
- Days Since Last Run:
- 584
VerdictA smart chaser at his best and also a C&D winner for Dan Skelton in 2022/23. Changed hands for £190,000 so can't be discounted despite his long absence.- Unnamed Favourite
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