Haydock
Today, November 23, 2024ChaseClass 22m5fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
IROKO was runner-up in the Grade 1 Mildmay at Aintree on his final outing last term and is open to further progress. He is fancied to make a winning return to action at the expense of Trelawne, who boasts a notably good record when fresh and was sent off favourite for the Ultima when last seen but fell at the second. Deafening Silence warrants plenty of respect on return/chase debut so rounds off the shortlist.
Iroko
Trelawne
Deafening Silence
2m5f Chs
2m5f Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 2. IrokoJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 1113/152-
- Price History:
- 2.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 225
VerdictThrived over hurdles in 2022/23 and was an easy winner of a Warwick novice on his seasonal/chase debut last year. Took his form up another notch on third start over fences when 4 lengths second of 6 to Inothewayurthinkin in Grade 1 Mildmay at Aintree in April and has more to offer this term. - 4. TrelawneJ: Tom BellamyT: Kim BaileyF: 11/1323F-
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 256
VerdictWinner of 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles and made a successful debut over fences at Carlisle (2½m) last November. Continued in good form thereafter but got no further than the second having been sent off favourite in the Ultima at Cheltenham (25f, heavy) in March. Can get back on track on return. 
3. TahmurasJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Paul NichollsF: 1107/3122-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 273
VerdictCreated a good impression when winning his first 3 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Tolworth at Sandown. Cast aside a tame chase debut when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Aintree on Boxing Day and similar form when runner-up on both subsequent starts. Yard won 3 of last 4 renewals.- 5. Deafening SilenceJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 3/11-
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 351
VerdictSuccessful on last of 3 starts in points and built on his hurdling debut promise after over a year off when landing novice at Exeter last November. Progressed again when taking Grade 2 at Sandown 4 weeks later and warrants respect on return/chase debut. Yard won this last year with Grey Dawning. 
6. HillcrestJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Henry Daly- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 981
VerdictBig chasing type who is unbeaten when completing over hurdles, galloping on strongly on first crack at 3m in Grade 2 Prestige Novices' Hurdle at Haydock back in February 2022. Ran no sort of race in the Albert Bartlett the following month and hasn't been seen since. Interesting chasing debutant.
1. Lieutenant CommandJ: Harry ReedT: Tim ReedF: FF5P16/0-- Price History:
- 126.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 479
VerdictDoubled his tally over fences at Leopardstown (21.4f, good) back in March 2023 but struggled off his revised mark on both subsequent starts, last seen tailed off in the Galway Plate 15 months ago. Off since and has left Noel Meade.- Unnamed Favourite
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