JONY MAX might have beaten School For Scandal last time had he not made a bad mistake on the way round so, on better terms, he's fancied to turn the tables. The in-form Caeruleum promises to put up another solid performance.
Jony Max
School For Scandal
Caeruleum
3m3f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
2. Jony Max
J: Jack TudorT: Christian Williams
F: 00987212
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Took advantage of reduced mark at Warwick in November and backed it up with a good effort (despite a serious error at the twelfth) when runner-up to School For Scandal. Fancied to reverse those placings.
11. School For Scandal
J: Taylor FisherT: Joe Tickle
F: 4-58P7211
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Not the most reliable (sulks if unable to dominate) but he's gelled well with this rider recently, completing a double with nothing to spare at Taunton last time. Respected.
8. Caeruleum
J: Harry KimberT: Robert Walford
F: 624522-32
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
3/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, good) 23 days ago. Holding form at present and should be involved once more.
9. Moonlight Artist
J: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard
F: 4/013620-6
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Opened hurdles account at Exeter (23f, soft) last November and followed that with a respectable effort at Aintree next time. Back on track and showed some aptitude for chasing at Stratford on return. Likely to build on it.
1. Langley Hundred
J: Micheal NolanT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
F: 45-227551
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Bounced back to capitalise on a reduced mark and end a losing run at Hereford last time, always doing enough. Remains feasibly treated if he turns up in the same form.
3. Safe Destination
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 1P1P55-12
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Not the most reliable but returned with a career best to land a handicap chase at Market Rasen in September and backed it up with a good second at Fontwell, so deserves respect.
7. Dindin
J: Callum PritchardT: David Pipe
F: 625-38547
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Successful at Worcester in summer 2023 and runner-up on 3 occasions after. Decent comeback third at Newton Abbot in August but has gone the wrong way from it.
6. Butterwick Brook
J: Freddie GingellT: Joe Tizzard
F: 235PP/P
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
More miss than hit since landing a Wincanton handicap chase in December 2021. Hard to fancy having been pulled up at Chepstow last time.
5. Always Busy
J: Liam HarrisonT: Christian Williams
F: 75582F-05
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Modest handicap hurdler who didn't offer a great deal of encouragement on first go over fences at this course a fortnight ago. Up in trip now, but with something to prove.
12. Benville Bridge
J: Ben GodfreyT: Fiona Shaw
F: 707-
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
286
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Quickly sent chasing up in trip on return and could do better in this sphere.
4. Marettimo
J: Ben Ffrench DavisT: Bill Turner
F: 451/32-4P8
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Fair handicap chaser who shaped as if retaining his ability after 17 months off when fourth at Fontwell in October. Disappointing since, though.
13. Elpologreg
J: Oscar PalmerT: Seamus Mullins
F: 4P3157-76
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Got off the mark in 5-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (16.3f, soft) in February but that was a poor contest and has failed to back it up subsequently.
10. Katopop
J: Tom CannonT: Anthony Charlton
F: P/97P-P
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Limited promise so far, including over fences, and it's hard to make a case for him.