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Tomorrow, April 4, 2025ChaseClass 13m

HANDSTANDS has created a superb impression over fences and with this race the target since beating subsequent Arkle winner Jango Baie in the Scilly Isles at Sandown, he has plenty to recommend him with the return to 3m also in his favour. There's potentially a fair amount of pace on but Caldwell Potter is a huge threat if getting into the same rhythm as Cheltenham. Stellar Story completes the shortlist.

  • Handstands
  • Caldwell Potter
  • Stellar Story
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 3. Handstands
    J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
    F: 1116-F111
    Price History:
    3.25
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    62
    Verdict
    Winner of 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles last term and same story over fences, not looking back since falling on chase debut. Travelled well and also found for pressure for latest success in Grade 1 Scilly Isles Chase and he has a lot in his favour with return to 3m also a plus.
  • 2. Dancing City
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 1131-1116
    Price History:
    3.75
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Leading staying novice hurdler, second of 3 Grade 1 wins gained at this meeting. Picked up where he left off when landing Punchestown maiden chase (23.3f) in December and followed up in Naas Grade 3 with the minimum of fuss a month later. Brushed aside in the Brown Advisory 3 weeks ago.
  • 1. Caldwell Potter
    J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 3/211-1321
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Reached a smart level over hurdles (Grade 1 winner) for Gordon Elliott. Big money buy after and took a little while to find his feet for new connections but emphatically put everything together when an all-the-way winner of the Golden Miller Novices' Chase at Cheltenham. Jumping looks a real asset.
  • 6. Stellar Story
    J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 241-41422
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Smart hurdler who landed last season's Albert Bartlett and similar form over fences, neck second behind Better Days Ahead in Grade 2 at Navan. Ahead of that rival when again finding only one too good in the Brown Advisory Chase and stamina looks his strong suit. Big player.
  • 5. Quai De Bourbon
    J: Mr P. W. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 4/1131-31U
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Won all 3 starts as a novice hurdler either side of an excellent third behind Better Days Ahead in last season's Martin Pipe. Took well to chasing initially, landing the odds in maiden company at Gowran in January, but jumping failed the test at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago.
  • 7. The Changing Man
    J: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard
    F: 42-F22212
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Race rather fell apart when finally off the mark over fences in 4-runner Grade 2 at Ascot in February. Matched that form when finding only a handicap blot too good in the Ultima 3 weeks ago but that level won't suffice here.
  • 4. Jordans
    J: J. J. SlevinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 265-21U25
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Talented French recruit who won Grade 3 Punchestown novice chase in October. Didn't get far at the same course next time but back on track when a fine second to Impaire Et Passe in a Limerick Grade 1. Fine fifth in the Plate at Cheltenham but does have to prove his stamina for this far.
  • 8. Dont Rightly Know
    J: Charlie DeutschT: Polly Gundry
    F: 23222-111
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced 10-y-o who was consistent rather than progressive over hurdles but this point winner has looked a totally different proposition over fences, finding another jolt of improvement when making all in 5-runner listed contest at Exeter. Not ruled out in receipt of 7 lb.
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