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15 March 2023
Wednesday 15th March
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Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
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- Distance: 3m 80y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 10
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Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Improved for fences and second in Grade 1s the last twice; supplemented for the race
011522
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 153
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 21f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 2/6 | Mighty Potter (8½L) | 40/1 | 149 | 149 |
| 26 Dec 22 | Lim Limerick | 19.5f Sft/Hy | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 2/5 | Gerri Colombe (4¼L) | 11/1 | - | 149 |
| 4 Dec 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 5/10 | Mighty Potter (28L) | 20/1 | - | 133 |
| 12 Oct 22 | Pun Punchestown | 18.5f Gd | NvChG3 | 11-1 | 1/6 | Visionarian (3¾L) | 5/6F | - | 140 |
| 19 Sep 22 | Lis Listowel | 17f Gd | Ch | 11-12 | 1/5 | Grand Roi (8L) | 11/8 | - | 146 |
| 28 Jul 22 | Gal Galway | 16f Gd | HcH | 11-5 | 13/20 | Tudor City (26L) | 7/2F | 137 | 117 |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Useful form in two novice chases, winning 3-runner race last time; much more required
21-421
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 145
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 1/3 | Grandero Bello (nk) | 2/9F | - | 143 |
| 15 Nov 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 2/12 | Gerri Colombe (2¾L) | 9/4 | - | 140 |
| 27 Apr 22 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Gd/Y | NvHG1 | 11-10 | 4/11 | The Nice Guy (20L) | 20/1 | 137 | 135 |
| 3 Apr 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | NvHG2 | 11-3 | 1/7 | Churchstonewarrior (½L) | 6/1 | 127 | 141 |
| 12 Mar 22 | Nav Navan | 22.5f Hy | NvH | 11-4 | 2/6 | Daily Present (1¼L) | 15/8 | - | 131 |
| 5 Feb 22 | Leo Leopardstown | 22f Y | HG1 | 11-10 | 5/7 | Minella Cocooner (31L) | 17/2 | - | 117 |
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Unbeaten, including Grade 1 novices the last twice; 3m on soft ground should be ideal
11-111
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 154
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 23 | San Sandown | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Balco Coastal (1¾L) | 10/11F | 154 | 160 |
| 26 Dec 22 | Lim Limerick | 19.5f Sft/Hy | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 1/5 | Adamantly Chosen (4¼L) | 4/5F | - | 155 |
| 15 Nov 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 1/12 | Bronn (2¾L) | 6/5F | - | 145 |
| 23 Jan 22 | Thu Thurles | 23f Y | NvH | 11-7 | 1/7 | Idas Boy (1¼L) | 4/9F | - | 139 |
| 26 Dec 21 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Sft | MdH | 12-0 | 1/15 | Ailie Rose (8½L) | 2/5F | - | 137 |
| 28 Feb 21 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft | NHF | 11-12 | 1/6 | Walter Grey (3¾L) | 1/2F | - | 114 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
4th in last year's Ballymore; similarly well held at the Dublin Racing Festival
24-224
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 151
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 21f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 4/6 | Mighty Potter (11L) | 16/1 | - | 147 |
| 28 Dec 22 | Leo Leopardstown | 21f Sft | Ch | 11-12 p1 | 2/6 | Gentlemansgame (8L) | 10/11F | - | 144 |
| 3 Dec 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 2/7 | Minella Crooner (shd) | 4/6F | - | 146 |
| 16 Mar 22 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 4/9 | Sir Gerhard (21L) | 12/1 | 134 | 131 |
| 1 Jan 22 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | NvHL | 11-7 | 2/7 | Hillcrest (2L) | 7/5F | 129 | 142 |
| 15 Dec 21 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/13 | Raymond Tusk (6L) | 2/5F | - | 121 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Demoted for interference when passing post first in Grade 3 last time; place claims
16-612
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: 147
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 23 | Naa Naas | 25f Sft | NvChG3 | 11-0 t | 2/5 | Thedevilscoachman (nk) | 13/8F | - | 147 |
| 18 Dec 22 | Thu Thurles | 24.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 t | 1/7 | Tenzing (2¼L) | 6/4 | - | 146 |
| 27 Apr 22 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Gd/Y | NvHG1 | 11-10 t | 6/11 | The Nice Guy (40L) | 20/1 | 138 | 115 |
| 18 Mar 22 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-8 t | 6/16 | The Nice Guy (20L) | 28/1 | - | 139 |
| 23 Feb 22 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 t | 1/13 | The Waltzer (7L) | 4/9F | - | 135 |
| 30 Jan 22 | Naa Naas | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 12-0 t | 3/22 | The Nice Guy (12L) | 11/2 | - | 127 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (33%)
Dual Festival winner; very limited chasing experience; ran only once beyond 2m under rules
111-31
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: 155
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 23 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 1/3 | Largy Debut (38L) | 1/6F | - | 158 |
| 26 Apr 22 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 3/5 | Mighty Potter (10½L) | 4/7F | 155 | 139 |
| 16 Mar 22 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 1/9 | Three Stripe Life (3½L) | 8/11F | 151 | 154 |
| 6 Feb 22 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y/Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 1/8 | Three Stripe Life (6L) | 8/13F | - | 157 |
| 26 Dec 21 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | MdH | 12-0 | 1/18 | Highland Charge (8L) | 2/9F | - | 135 |
| 28 Apr 21 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NHFG1 | 12-2 | 3/8 | Kilcruit (6½L) | 5/6F | - | 130 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Transformed for fences, winning Grade 2 here in January; has clear potential
12-011
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 153
Days: 73
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-5 | 1/5 | Monmiral (3¼L) | 10/1 | 139 | 160 |
| 13 Nov 22 | Chl Cheltenham | 24.5f Gd | 2NvCh | 11-2 | 1/5 | Indigo Breeze (¾L) | 10/1 | 136 | 144 |
| 22 Oct 22 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 11-6 | 11/15 | Shoot First (72L) | 14/1 | 137 | 77 |
| 29 Jan 22 | Don Doncaster | 24.5f Gd | NvHG2 | 10-12 | 2/7 | Mahler Mission (2L) | 9/1 | - | 138 |
| 12 Dec 21 | Crl Carlisle | 25f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/5 | Best Trition (7L) | 22/1 | - | 121 |
| 24 Sep 21 | Lis Listowel | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 12-0 | 6/18 | San Salvador (27L) | 150/1 | - | 89 |
Has not jumped the best when placed in Graded races last twice; the longer trip can help
1-1133
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 149
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 23 | San Sandown | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 3/5 | Gerri Colombe (5½L) | 11/2 | 150 | 155 |
| 1 Jan 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-2 | 3/5 | The Real Whacker (3½L) | 15/8 | 150 | 155 |
| 18 Nov 22 | Asc Ascot | 19f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 | 1/4 | Solo (8½L) | 7/4J | 142 | 154 |
| 28 Oct 22 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-8 | 1/7 | Brief Times (4½L) | 9/2 | 135 | 142 |
| 1 Apr 22 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-12 | 1/5 | Grey Skies (7½L) | 2/1F | 129 | 137 |
| 12 Mar 22 | San Sandown | 20f Sft | NvHcHG3 | 11-6 | 9/17 | Complete Unknown (15L) | 8/1 | 129 | 125 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
High-class staying hurdler; cheekpieces appeared to sharpen up his jumping last time
25-121
Age: 9
Weight: 11-7
OR: 156
Days: 79
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 22 | Kem Kempton | 24f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 p1 | 1/5 | McFabulous (15L) | 11/2 | 156 | 160 |
| 26 Nov 22 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Gd | NvChG2 | 11-8 | 2/3 | McFabulous (6½L) | 4/7F | 161 | 149 |
| 4 Nov 22 | Exe Exeter | 24.5f Gd | 2NvCh | 11-2 | 1/3 | Flash Collonges (17L) | 1/2F | 161 | 150 |
| 9 Apr 22 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-7 | 5/8 | Sire Du Berlais (22L) | 3/1 | 161 | 144 |
| 17 Mar 22 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HG1 | 11-10 | 2/10 | Flooring Porter (2¾L) | 11/2 | 161 | 163 |
| 18 Dec 21 | Asc Ascot | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-7 | 2/8 | Champ (1¾L) | 5/2F | 160 | 160 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has looked a natural over fences; easy winner of a 3m Grade 2 latest; more rain the better
33-1P1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: 146
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 23 | War Warwick | 24f Hy | NvChG2 | 11-2 | 1/4 | Complete Unknown (13L) | 11/4 | 141 | 153 |
| 26 Dec 22 | Kem Kempton | 24f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-0 | PU/5 | Thyme Hill () | 5/2 | 141 | - |
| 9 Nov 22 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 17.5f Hy | NvChLM | 11-2 | 1/8 | Miah Grace (9L) | 15/8 | 125 | 145 |
| 20 Apr 22 | Per Perth | 24f GS | NvHL | 10-7 | 3/6 | Mahler Mission (6¾L) | 7/2 | 126 | 123 |
| 22 Jan 22 | Asc Ascot | 21.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-1 | 3/8 | Jerrash (2½L) | 13/8F | - | 127 |
| 26 Dec 21 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 4NvHM | 10-12 | 1/8 | Fonzerelli (30L) | 15/8F | - | 129 |
2
Amirite
T: Henry De Bromhead
1-13U3
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 142
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 23 | Naa Naas | 25f Sft | NvChG3 | 11-0 | 3/5 | Thedevilscoachman (6¾L) | 7/2 | - | 140 |
| 29 Dec 22 | Leo Leopardstown | 24f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-10 | UR/7 | Gaillard Du Mesnil () | 10/1 | - | - |
| 20 Nov 22 | Pun Punchestown | 22.5f Y | NvChG2 | 11-3 | 3/5 | Darrens Hope (4½L) | 3/1 | - | 135 |
| 8 Oct 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21f Gd | Ch | 11-12 | 1/8 | Secret She Keeps (nse) | 6/4 | - | 127 |
| 22 Apr 22 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 1/16 | The Waltzer (30L) | 5/6F | - | 134 |
| 15 Jan 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | MdH | 11-6 | 5/16 | Daily Present (17L) | 11/8F | - | 111 |
Verdict
The standout is GERRI COLOMBE (nap), with Galia Des Liteaux preferred over The Real Whacker for the forecast.
Gerri Colombe
Betting Forecast:
11/8 Gerri Colombe,
11/2 The Real Whacker,
6/1 Sir Gerhard,
7/1 Galia Des Liteaux,
8/1 Thyme Hill,
14/1 Ramillies,
Thunder Rock,
16/1 Adamantly Chosen,
33/1 Bronn,
66/1 Amirite,
I Am Maximus
Relevant Tips
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