'It could be the race of the year' - John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase preview
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CHEPSTOW
6 November 2024
Wednesday 6th November
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Spectra Group "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 11y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Struggled in two bumpers here last season and is best watched on hurdling debut
94-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 219
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-3 | 4/4 | The Bluesman (28L) | 40/1 | - | 80 |
| 30 Jan 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Hy | 4NHF | 11-2 | 9/10 | Ski Lodge (67L) | 25/1 | - | 45 |
Promise in Irish points and a bumper at this track; in the mix on hurdling debut
3
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 3/9 | Moneygarrow (9¼L) | 9/2 | - | 95 |
Runner-up behind subsequent Grade 2 winner on hurdling debut in May; big player on return
3-2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 186
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-6 h1 | 2/10 | Valgrand (3L) | 8/1 | - | 109 |
| 31 Oct 23 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-13 | 3/16 | Captain Bellamy (5½L) | 12/1 | - | 107 |
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2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 16 wins from 52 in the last 14 days (31%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 18 wins from 65 in the last 14 days (28%)
Listed bumper winner and he's an interesting recruit to hurdling; high of the list
118-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 238
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 8/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (17L) | 18/1 | 124 | 120 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | NHFL | 11-7 | 1/9 | Noahsgreatrainbow (2L) | 9/2 | - | 120 |
| 10 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-8 | 1/18 | Off The Jury (2¼L) | 14/1 | - | 110 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Easy point winner and placed over hurdles last November; back from another absence now
8/3-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 352
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 23 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 t1 | 3/13 | Gidleigh Park (28L) | 12/1 | - | 85 |
| 12 Mar 23 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 8/8 | Ten Lengths Tom (52L) | 6/4F | - | 60 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Won the first of his two bumpers and needs watching in market on hurdling debut
17-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 219
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-10 | 7/12 | Country Mile (21L) | 6/1 | - | 95 |
| 4 Nov 23 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 1/15 | Junker d'Allier (nse) | 18/1 | - | 95 |
Out of half-sister to jumps winner; this looks a tough starting point; best watched
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 10-11
OR: -
Days: -
Struggled in both hurdle runs and needs a transformation with hood added
80
Age: 5
Weight: 10-11
OR: -
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 4MdH | 10-11 | 10/16 | Vaguely Royal (28L) | 80/1 | - | 73 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4NvHM | 11-0 | 8/16 | Rockstown Girl (51L) | 50/1 | - | 57 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Runner-up in two bumpers including at Cheltenham in April; respected on hurdling debut
262-
Age: 4
Weight: 10-11
OR: -
Days: 202
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Gd | 2NHFM | 10-8 | 2/18 | Anno Power (2¾L) | 33/1 | - | 91 |
| 9 Mar 24 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | NHFLM | 10-6 | 6/11 | Honky Tonk Highway (9¼L) | 25/1 | - | 92 |
| 5 Feb 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 10-2 | 2/10 | I Am Max (4½L) | 11/2 | - | 80 |
8
Formel Park
J: Adam Wedge
T: Evan Williams
0-3U70
Age: 4
Weight: 10-11
OR: -
Days: 8
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 10-9 | 12/14 | The New Lion (83L) | 200/1 | - | 26 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 4MdHM | 11-3 | 7/10 | Leloopa (32L) | 100/1 | - | 62 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4NvHM | 10-5 | UR/16 | Rockstown Girl () | 200/1 | - | - |
| 22 May 24 | Sth Southwell | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 10-0 | 3/7 | Stone's Throw (3¼L) | 28/1 | - | 81 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 2NHF | 10-3 | 15/20 | Regent's Stroll (28L) | 150/1 | - | 71 |
Verdict
Top of the list is Dan Skelton's Listed bumper winner ROYAL INFANTRY, who could have a bright future at this new discipline.
Royal Infantry
Betting Forecast:
4/5 Royal Infantry,
100/30 Kap Ouest,
7/1 Plantaroma,
15/2 Joining Force,
12/1 Salt Rock,
The Hardest Geezer,
50/1 D'Gesteevo,
66/1 Missy Mole,
100/1 Bellever Tor,
Formel Park
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