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William Hill Denman Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 7f 91y
- Going: Heavy
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Haiti Couleurs
Selected at:
8/11
Haiti Couleurs looked like a potential Gold Cup horse until he flopped in the Betfair Chase. It was a much improved display when winning the Welsh Grand National and an impressive performance here would justify a potential Cheltenham bid.
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8/11
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
31P-22
Age: 11
Weight: 11-8
OR: 164
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-10 | 2/4 | Spillane's Tower (¾L) | 4/1 | 162 | 168 |
| 12 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | HcChG3 | 12-0 | 2/9 | Blaze The Way (5L) | 5/1 | 162 | 165 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/6 | Pic D'orhy () | 11/4 | 163 | - |
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-4 | 1/6 | Stage Star (¾L) | 4/5F | 163 | 165 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 3/11 | Banbridge (12L) | 14/1 | 167 | 162 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 4/11 | Galopin Des Champs (15½L) | 16/1 | 168 | 166 |
-41960
Age: 9
Weight: 11-8
OR: 140
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-4 t | 10/11 | Donnacha (55L) | 50/1 | 142 | 97 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-3 t | 6/9 | Matata (22L) | 13/2 | 145 | 137 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 10-11 t | 9/24 | Panic Attack (20L) | 28/1 | 142 | 133 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21f GS | 2Ch | 11-8 t | 1/4 | Blueking d'Oroux (¾L) | 7/1 | 139 | 141 |
| 19 Jul 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 21.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-2 t | 4/15 | Ballysax Hank (6L) | 16/1 | 139 | 141 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 20f Gd | 2NvHcCh | 11-9 t | 7/9 | Mark Of Gold (13½L) | 8/1 | 139 | 129 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
11-1P1
Age: 9
Weight: 11-6
OR: 159
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Chp Chepstow | 30.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-13 | 1/17 | O'Connell (3L) | 5/1 | 154 | 166 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/5 | Grey Dawning () | 3/1 | 154 | - |
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 24.5f GS | 2HcH | 12-0 | 1/11 | Bill Baxter (1½L) | 17/2 | 145 | 149 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 29f Sft/Hy | HcChG3 | 10-13 | 1/30 | Any Second Now (3¼L) | 13/2 | 141 | 154 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 30f GS | 2NvHcCh | 11-4 | 1/18 | Rock My Way (4½L) | 7/2J | 135 | 147 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 24f Sft | 3HcH | 12-0 | 3/12 | Santos Blue (5½L) | 4/1 | 135 | 136 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (33%)
21-1P2
Age: 9
Weight: 11-2
OR: 146
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 24f GS | HcChG3 | 11-5 | 2/12 | Deep Cave (hd) | 11/1 | 145 | 151 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Sft | NvChL | 11-7 t | PU/5 | Wade Out () | 2/1F | 146 | - |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Gd | 2NvCh | 11-7 t | 1/7 | Pied Piper (2½L) | 9/2 | 132 | 144 |
| 21 Mar 25 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-8 t | 1/7 | Havaila (2½L) | 9/4F | 127 | 138 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 24f Gd | NvChG2 | 11-2 t | 2/4 | The Changing Man (24L) | 14/1 | 127 | 126 |
| 25 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton | 18f GS | 3Ch | 11-4 t1 | 2/4 | Iberico Lord (1½L) | 11/1 | - | 130 |
Betting Forecast:
8/13 Haiti Couleurs,
7/4 L'Homme Presse,
10/1 Leave Of Absence,
40/1 Riskintheground
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