'It could be the race of the year' - John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase preview
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CHELTENHAM
16 November 2024
Saturday 16th November
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Karndean Designflooring Mares' Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 87y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (25%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (33%)
Improved when sixth of seven in Listed race last time but needs another step forward
16-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 284
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Sft | NHFLM | 11-4 | 6/7 | Diva Luna (10½L) | 14/1 | - | 104 |
| 29 Nov 23 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 5NHFM | 11-2 | 1/8 | Seas The Day (2½L) | 11/8F | - | 96 |
26,000euros 3yo; worth a market check but this is a tough assignment for a newcomer
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Only seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago; needs to up her game significantly
27
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 2NHF | 10-9 | 7/14 | Block Rockin Beats (11L) | 22/1 | - | 87 |
| 4 Jun 24 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 5NHFM | 11-2 | 2/11 | Charisma Cat (2L) | 10/1 | - | 93 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (25%)
Narrow winner at Perth in September; up markedly in grade and others have stronger form
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 51
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 24 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-0 | 1/5 | Drumlee Myth (hd) | 17/2 | - | 91 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (40%)
Had plenty in hand when scoring at Wexford and Limerick; could complete a hat-trick
11
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Gd | NHFM | 11-10 | 1/6 | Amboyna (1¼L) | 9/4 | - | 113 |
| 7 Aug 24 | Wex Wexford | 16f Gd | 4yNHFM | 11-5 | 1/13 | Montana Blue (2¾L) | 9/4F | - | 104 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (39%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 10 wins from 39 in the last 14 days (26%)
Overcame greenness to win at Sedgefield; could make significant improvement
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f GS | 4NHFM | 11-1 | 1/12 | Loch Brandy (hd) | 3/1 | - | 88 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Fourth in Listed race last time; could again make frame but others appeal more for the win
214
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Gd | NHFLM | 11-6 | 4/13 | Aruntothequeen (15L) | 8/1 | - | 95 |
| 26 Aug 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16.5f Sft | 4yNHFM | 11-5 | 1/8 | Tangara Bay (5½L) | 4/5F | - | 106 |
| 27 May 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16.5f Gd | 4yNHF | 11-0 | 2/10 | Kalix Delabarriere (2¾L) | 11/4 | - | 95 |
Bought for £120,000 after winning a point; has joined fine yard; big player on rules debut
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Point winner; shaped very well when second in Aintree bumper; high on the list
2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Gd | 2NHFM | 11-2 | 2/12 | Kapability (2L) | 5/2F | - | 103 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Easy Southwell scorer in May; this is tougher but she's impossible to discount
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 186
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 24 | Sth Southwell | 16f Gd | 5MdNHF | 10-3 | 1/9 | Mountain Mike (9½L) | 8/1 | - | 98 |
Well-bred mare; came from rear when promising second at Uttoxeter; has lots of potential
2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 5NHFM | 11-2 | 2/12 | Dream Shadow (3½L) | 100/30 | - | 105 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 14 wins from 48 in the last 14 days (29%)
1-2 in points; came from last to first to win bumper at Uttoxeter; possibilities
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 154
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 5NHFM | 11-0 | 1/7 | O'Grady's Hill (4L) | 4/1 | - | 96 |
5
Jasmine d'Airy
J: Mr Ben Sutton
T: Harry Derham
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 191
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 24 | Tip Tipperary | 18f Y | NHFM | 11-11 | 1/9 | Klassical Corona (6L) | 2/1J | - | 109 |
Verdict
In a warm race the vote goes to STRONG RUN who shaped well when second at Uttoxeter. Stablemate Siog Geal is second choice.
Strong Run
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Korinthia,
11/2 Settle Down Jill,
Siog Geal,
13/2 Strong Run,
8/1 Jasmine d'Airy,
12/1 Seo Linn,
16/1 St Irene,
20/1 Audacious Annie,
Crying Lightning,
Riviera Walk,
25/1 That'll Do Moss,
33/1 Hay Meadow,
50/1 Everest
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