RUMOURSAREFLYING remains a long-standing maiden but he's unexposed in this sphere and gets the nod after his eye-catching third at Huntingdon. Denemethy has improved for the switch to fences this season and rates a serious threat down in class.
Rumoursareflying
Denemethy
Gods Own Getaway
2m1f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Denemethy
J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 2716-4132
Price History:
3.25
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Lightly-raced 7-y-o who bettered his hurdles form at second attempt in this sphere when successful at this C&D over Christmas. Excellent placed efforts both starts since and likely to go well again down in class.
5. Rumoursareflying
J: Paul O'BrienT: Pam Sly
F: 24-2524F3
Price History:
3.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Proved reliable over hurdles, making the frame on several occasions. Very much a chaser on looks and pedigree but fell heavily on debut in this sphere at Wetherby. However, showed he was none the worse when decent third at Huntingdon and entitled to do better again.
4. Gods Own Getaway
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 1-2125454
Price History:
4.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Made an immediate impact switched to chasing, successful on 2 of his first 3 starts last spring. Not at best last 2 starts 4 months off but type to bounce back.
3. Homme Dun Soir
J: James BowenT: Billy Aprahamian
F: 246-42315
Price History:
7.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
Largely creditable efforts over hurdles/fences since joining this yard, deservedly opened his account for the stable when seeing off 4 rivals back from a break over hurdles here in December. Needs to shrug off a below par effort here next time, though.
2. Alto Alto
J: Freddie GordonT: Chris Gordon
F: 1120-6571
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
All 5 career wins have come at Plumpton, including in 5-runner handicap chase 3 weeks ago. Yet to win off a mark this high, though, so not an obvious one to follow up away from that course.