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Tomorrow, December 26, 2024ChaseClass 52m1f
Verdict
Verdict
GORCOMBE MOONSHINE won this on his return last year and could repeat the feat. Koenigsstern has made a good start over fences and is a big player. Coup de Gold might go well if none the worse after his Hereford spill.
Gorcombe Moonshine
Koenigsstern
Coup De Gold
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. KoenigssternJ: James DaviesT: Nick GiffordF: 44336-22
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictDual winning pointer (also successful 3 times on the Flat) and has shown plenty for all that he's yet to strike over hurdles/fences. Runner-up both starts switched to this sphere since returning to action in October and he has to enter calculations. 
2. Greenrock AbbeyJ: Richard PatrickT: Kerry LeeF: 233/2325-5- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictDual winner over fences at Hereford during 2022/23 and placed twice last season. Might have needed his return at Huntingdon last month although his tame finish wasn't anything new.- 7. Gorcombe MoonshineJ: Harry KimberT: Robert WalfordF: 3U4F-3438
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 184
VerdictFair runs over hurdles in the summer and won this last year on first go over fences. No surprise to see him go well back chasing after 6 months off. 
6. Valirann GoldJ: Ned FoxT: Harriet BrownF: 714323-36- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictSecond to Gorcombe Moonshine in this 12 months ago and struck back here in February, going on from faltering leader. Poor here a fortnight ago after a promising return, though.- 5. Coup De GoldJ: Conor RingT: Evan WilliamsF: 4-F39423F
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictDual winner over hurdles and offered something to work on before departing late making a belated chase debut at Hereford 4 weeks ago. Wouldn't rule out. 
4. Chosen HeroJ: Ben PosteT: Archie WatsonF: 2391P3-3P- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictWinning hurdler who ran well on her return at Sedgefield but shaped as if amiss making chasing debut after 9 weeks off at Hexham. Bit to prove.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
1. JolyjumpJ: Non RunnerT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 8P1-24413- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictQuickly off the mark over fences in 4-runner 2m novice handicap at Southwell last month but not in the same form up 9 lb at Ludlow next time, jumping left. Retains potential.