'It could be the race of the year' - John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase preview
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WETHERBY
16 November 2024
Saturday 16th November
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Colin Baldwin Memorial Handicap Chase (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 85y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Two wins at Kelso this autumn and had plenty in hand last time; key player
-42121
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 138
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 24 | Kel Kelso | 17f GS | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 1/6 | Gold Des Bois (6L) | 15/8 | 131 | 141 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wet Wetherby | 15f GS | 3HcCh | 11-10 t | 2/5 | Primoz (2L) | 5/2 | 131 | 141 |
| 18 Sep 24 | Kel Kelso | 17f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-12 t | 1/6 | Restandbethankful (¾L) | 5/2 | 128 | 136 |
| 27 May 24 | Crt Cartmel | 17.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-7 t | 2/8 | Al Zaraqaan (6L) | 5/1 | 128 | 128 |
| 8 May 24 | Kel Kelso | 17f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-11 t | 4/10 | Guy (8L) | 11/2 | 129 | 128 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 20f Hy | 3HcCh | 12-0 t | 2/6 | Choosethenews (2½L) | 8/1 | 129 | 135 |
Won three in a row at end of last term; bang there when unseating three out here on return
4111-U
Age: 8
Weight: 11-8
OR: 132
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 24 | Wet Wetherby | 15f GS | 3HcCh | 11-12 | UR/5 | Primoz () | 11/1 | 133 | - |
| 2 Mar 24 | Kel Kelso | 17f GS | 3HcCh | 11-11 p | 1/5 | Gold Des Bois (2½L) | 15/8F | 128 | 133 |
| 16 Feb 24 | Kel Kelso | 17f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-6 p | 1/4 | Dubai Days (3½L) | 11/8F | 123 | 133 |
| 26 Jan 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-12 p | 1/5 | Heritier (4½L) | 7/2 | 118 | 127 |
| 2 Jan 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Hy | 4HcCh | 12-1 | 4/6 | Ardera Cross (16L) | 7/2 | 121 | 110 |
| 29 Nov 23 | Wet Wetherby | 15f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-11 | 4/4 | Gallic Geordie (11L) | 9/2 | 124 | 121 |
Weakened quickly on chase debut but may have needed it; three novice hurdle wins last term
P/1P-5
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 127
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-9 t | 5/7 | Imperial Saint (18½L) | 7/1 | 130 | 122 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 16.5f Sft | 2HcH | 11-4 t | PU/19 | El Jefe () | 9/2 | 130 | - |
| 2 Mar 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Hy | 4HcH | 12-0 t | 1/12 | Getaway Drumlee (16L) | 11/2 | 120 | 135 |
| 14 Apr 23 | Ain Aintree | 16.5f Sft | 2HcH | 11-0 t | PU/20 | Punctuation () | 20/1 | 124 | - |
| 6 Mar 23 | Sth Southwell | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-7 t | 1/10 | Starlight Glance (29L) | 13/8 | 121 | 120 |
| 7 Jan 23 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f Sft | 4NvH | 10-13 t | 1/14 | Sageburg County (9½L) | 11/8F | - | 116 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Two-time course winner who returns from break with trainer enjoying productive autumn
414-P2
Age: 8
Weight: 10-10
OR: 120
Days: 146
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 24 | Hex Hexham | 15.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 12-0 | 2/6 | Carcaci Castle (2¾L) | 11/1 | 120 | 124 |
| 9 Jun 24 | Per Perth | 20f GF | 3HcCh | 11-6 | PU/9 | Parisencore () | 18/1 | 122 | - |
| 24 Apr 24 | Per Perth | 20f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 | 4/6 | Ioupy Collonges (16½L) | 11/1 | 123 | 113 |
| 6 Jan 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 16.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-5 | 1/4 | Halfway House Lad (71L) | EvensF | 122 | 129 |
| 16 Dec 23 | Don Doncaster | 19f GS | 3NvHcCh | 10-11 | 4/9 | Glory And Honour (7L) | 6/1 | 122 | 122 |
| 18 Nov 23 | Wet Wetherby | 15f Hy | 3NvHcCh | 10-3 | 1/4 | Inedit Star (1L) | 7/1 | 119 | 127 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Didn't stay 3m5f on latest chase start; on a reduced mark; capable of playing leading role
-3657P
Age: 8
Weight: 10-7
OR: 117
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 24 | Not Nottingham | 16f Sft | 4Hc | 9-4 t | 5/10 | Coquelicot (6L) | 14/1 | 68 | 67 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 29f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-3 t | PU/7 | Jesuitique () | 7/1 | 119 | - |
| 7 Oct 24 | Pon Pontefract | 18f Sft | 5Hc | 9-6 t | 1/8 | Hardy Bloke (4L) | 17/2 | 65 | 73 |
| 14 Jul 24 | Per Perth | 24f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-9 t | 7/8 | Cap Du Nord (16L) | 7/1 | 122 | 118 |
| 30 Jun 24 | Crt Cartmel | 21f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-9 t | 5/10 | Charlie Uberalles (17½L) | 13/2 | 124 | 114 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 21.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-0 t | 6/12 | Yccs Portocervo (11L) | 8/1 | 126 | 123 |
Verdict
The rejuvenated 9yo PAY THE PIPER is taken to post his third win of the autumn, having done it nicely at Kelso last time.
Pay The Piper
Betting Forecast:
5/4 Pay The Piper,
7/2 Escapeandevade,
4/1 Densworth,
13/2 Findthetime,
15/2 Glory And Honour
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