Cheltenham
Tomorrow, December 13, 2024ChaseClass 13m2f
Verdict
Verdict
CHIANTI CLASSICO and King Turgeon are a pair of chasers firmly on the up but the former is the less exposed/classier of the two and he's taken to land this before a likely step back up in grade. Java Point arrives on the back of a likeable effort at the track and could make his presence felt again.
Chianti Classico
King Turgeon
Java Point
3m2f Hcap Chs
3m2f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Chianti ClassicoJ: Ciaran GethingsT: Kim BaileyF: 1P/11214-1
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 157
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictQuickly developed into a smart chaser last term, gaining his third win in the Ultima Handicap here. Hit the ground running when scoring at Ascot on return and still hasn't reached his limit. Looks the one to beat. - 5. King TurgeonJ: Jack TudorT: David PipeF: 15652B-11
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 133
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictHad another breathing op and took his form to a whole new level when making a winning reappearance at Chepstow and confirmed he's a handicapper on the up with a superb jumping display to follow up in the Grand Sefton (21.1f) here a month ago. Further 6 lb rise looks feasible. - 6. Java PointJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Henry OliverF: 36/P4145-2
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
Verdict22/1, good second of 11 in handicap chase at this course (25f, good) 27 days ago. Still not fully exposed for this yard and should put up another solid showing. 
7. The Newest OneJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel Twiston-DaviesF: 3d/21733-14- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictCapitalised on a lower chase mark when making a winning return in 18-runner handicap chase at the track in October and backed it up with a solid fourth here last month. Not dismissed despite being wrong at the weights.
4. BallygrifincottageJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 3P527-34F- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 139
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictProduced his best effort for a while when runner-up here in March and ran to a similar level when seventh of 26 in Scottish Grand National next time. Collared late on at Uttoxeter (24f) in May before shaping as if needing the run at Chepstow on return. Fell here since.
2. ChambardJ: Miss Lucy TurnerT: Venetia WilliamsF: U44/21P88-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 145
- Days Since Last Run:
- 276
VerdictEnded 2021/22 campaign with success in the Kim Muir and added another valuable handicap to his tally in the Becher at Aintree over a year ago. Didn't really fire subsequently but has a good record fresh and stable is firing.
3. Our PowerJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam ThomasF: 110/7F-- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 143
- Days Since Last Run:
- 377
VerdictLightly raced since since the spring of 2023, falling at Newbury when last seen a year ago. Well capable from this mark if retaining ability, so not a forlorn hope.
8. Izino DairyJ: Alexandre SeigneulT: Guillaume Fabre, FranceF: 43113322- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 7-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictModest chaser on the balance of his French form, so firmly up against it from a long way out of the weights.- Unnamed Favourite
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