Ascot
Today, November 22, 2024ChaseClass 32m2fGood
Verdict
Verdict
GIDLEIGH PARK is one of the most exciting chase prospects in the UK and can make a successful start over fences off what might be a very lenient mark. It could be close for the forecast, with Bad, given his good Ascot record, narrowly preferred.
Gidleigh Park
Bad
Bucksy Des Epeires
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
- 4. BadJ: Ben JonesT: Ben PaulingF: 6/323200-2
- Price History:
- 2.38
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictFairly useful handicap hurdler, sometimes a weak finisher but often running well here. Produced a promising first effort over fences over C&D 3 weeks ago, making the winner work. Up 3 lb and should improve. - 5. Bucksy Des EpeiresJ: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia WilliamsF: F2/124F92-
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 121
- Days Since Last Run:
- 234
VerdictFairly useful handicap hurdler who made a successful return at Lingfield a year ago. Good second at Ludlow when last seen and very much the type to do better over fences, though this might be a tough starting point. 
2. Rare EditionJ: David BassT: Charlie LongsdonF: 2P0/310-01- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 137
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictContinued his good record fresh when making successful start over fences in 2m Uttoxeter novice on return 7 weeks ago. Switches to handicaps up in trip now and more to come.
3. RiskinthegroundJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 11151335- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 133
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictMuch improved over fences since dropped back in trip, bagging his fourth success at Bangor in September. Found 25f in the Badger Beer handicap too much a fortnight ago and this is a bit easier.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 1. Gidleigh ParkJ: Bryan CarverT: Harry FryF: 1/1116-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 138
- Days Since Last Run:
- 252
VerdictHas made a great start, his only defeat coming in the Albert Bartlett in March having won a Grade 2 at Cheltenham 2 months earlier. Closely related to Denman and an exciting chasing prospect who can give weight away all round on his return.