'It could be the race of the year' - John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase preview
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NEWCASTLE (AW)
16 November 2024
Saturday 16th November
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- Distance: 7f 14y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 12
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- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C&D winner; on a losing run but in fair form and should give his running
577444
Age: 5
Weight: 10-0
OR: 82
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 4/12 | Baraq (3L) | 7/1 | 83 | 87 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-11 | 4/14 | Noodle Mission (1¾L) | 16/1 | 84 | 89 |
| 22 Jul 24 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 4Hc | 10-0 | 4/10 | Gressington (3½L) | 11/2 | 86 | 85 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Yor York | 7f GS | 3Hc | 9-1 p | 7/18 | Tolstoy (4¾L) | 14/1 | 87 | 86 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Red Redcar | 8f GF | 3Hc | 10-0 | 7/14 | La Trinidad (5½L) | 11/1 | 88 | 85 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Don Doncaster | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-5 | 5/13 | Silver Samurai (1L) | 25/1 | 89 | 92 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Back to form for new yard this year; absent since low-key run in July; still well treated
7-5120
Age: 5
Weight: 10-0
OR: 82
Days: 127
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 24 | Yor York | 7f GS | 3Hc | 8-11 | 17/18 | Tolstoy (12½L) | 9/2J | 83 | 62 |
| 26 Jun 24 | Crl Carlisle | 8f GF | 4Hc | 9-11 | 2/17 | Orbaan (1¼L) | 3/1F | 80 | 90 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 4Hc | 9-5 | 1/13 | Park Street (1¼L) | 9/4F | 76 | 88 |
| 25 May 24 | Yor York | 7f GS | 4Hc | 9-6 | 5/18 | Feel The Need (3¼L) | 16/1 | 77 | 79 |
| 26 Aug 23 | Red Redcar | 8f GF | 4Hc | 10-2 p1 | 7/13 | Ron O (8L) | 11/1 | 80 | 75 |
| 12 Aug 23 | Hay Haydock | 8f Gd | 3Hc | 9-4 | 11/13 | Kathab (14L) | 33/1 | 83 | 60 |
On a dangerous mark, ran okay here on Monday and the return of headgear is a plus; chance
600375
Age: 5
Weight: 9-12
OR: 80
Days: 5
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-10 | 5/10 | Rogue Encore (2½L) | 12/1 | 80 | 84 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Chs Chester | 7f Hy | 4Hc | 9-10 p | 7/11 | Paws For Thought (14L) | 18/1 | 81 | 56 |
| 14 Aug 24 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 p | 3/7 | Havana Blue (3¼L) | 6/1 | 82 | 83 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Thi Thirsk | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-1 p | 10/10 | La Trinidad (5L) | 25/1 | 85 | 82 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Red Redcar | 8f GF | 3Hc | 9-13 | 10/14 | La Trinidad (8¼L) | 9/1 | 87 | 78 |
| 18 May 24 | Thi Thirsk | 7f GF | 3Hc | 9-6 p | 6/10 | Diamondonthehill (2½L) | 15/2 | 87 | 86 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Should be sharper for recent return and handicapped to go well; high on the list
622774
Age: 6
Weight: 9-10
OR: 78
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-13 | 4/9 | Starliner (2¾L) | 9/1 | 79 | 81 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Don Doncaster | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 8-10 | 7/13 | Silver Samurai (3¼L) | 33/1 | 80 | 76 |
| 12 May 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 8-13 | 7/11 | Eldrickjones (5¾L) | 11/1 | 81 | 78 |
| 28 Apr 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-5 | 2/10 | New Image (1¼L) | 15/2 | 81 | 87 |
| 26 Mar 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-4 | 2/8 | Chola Empire (1¼L) | 7/1 | 80 | 87 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-5 | 6/9 | Grand Traverse (5¼L) | 12/1 | 81 | 78 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Effective over C&D and feasibly weighted on his spring form; yard fairly quiet this autumn
127455
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 77
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 10-0 | 5/12 | Onemorenomore (5½L) | 9/1 | 78 | 75 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 9-8 | 5/18 | On The River (3½L) | 8/1 | 79 | 80 |
| 27 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 7f Hy | 3Hc | 9-2 | 4/9 | Spirit Genie (1½L) | 11/1 | 80 | 83 |
| 31 Aug 24 | San Sandown | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 8-13 | 7/10 | Glenfinnan (9½L) | 7/1 | 80 | 64 |
| 14 Jun 24 | Yor York | 7f GS | 4Hc | 9-2 | 2/16 | Tolstoy (2L) | 5/1F | 78 | 86 |
| 25 May 24 | Yor York | 7f GS | 4Hc | 9-3 | 1/18 | Mereside Diva (1¼L) | 12/1 | 74 | 86 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Ran on well for second at Southwell on Wednesday; stronger pace would suit; contender
005352
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 77
Days: 3
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4HcF | 9-4 | 2/9 | Aquacell (¾L) | 10/1 | 77 | 83 |
| 21 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-10 | 5/12 | Lough Leane (2½L) | 22/1 | 78 | 82 |
| 24 Sep 24 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-12 | 3/7 | Captain Corelli (3¾L) | 15/2 | 78 | 82 |
| 4 Sep 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 4HcF | 9-4 | 5/7 | Raheena (6¼L) | 8/1 | 80 | 74 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 3Hc | 9-4 | 12/14 | Oliver Show (10½L) | 25/1 | 82 | 69 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Yor York | 7f GF | 2HcF | 8-8 | 11/17 | Alfa Kellenic (9L) | 66/1 | 82 | 69 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
0-9 but has shown winning potential; kept on well for 3rd over C&D this month; e-w shout
662003
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 78
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-11 t | 3/9 | Beattie Is Back (1¼L) | 8/1 | 78 | 78 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-11 t | 10/12 | Desert Falcon (4¾L) | 16/1 | 80 | 75 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Yor York | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-10 t | 17/18 | Northern Spirit (18½L) | 14/1 | 80 | 35 |
| 16 Aug 24 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 43yHc | 9-9 t | 2/8 | Smart Vision (2L) | 3/1F | 80 | 84 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Yor York | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-10 t | 6/14 | Finn Ironside (3L) | 22/1 | 81 | 78 |
| 17 May 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 43yNv | 9-7 t1 | 6/15 | Kilt (2¾L) | 11/1 | 81 | 81 |
Returns from a 428-day absence over a new trip and on a new surface; risks attached
31007-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 77
Days: 428
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 23 | Don Doncaster | 6f Sft | 42yHc | 9-6 | 7/9 | Helene Warrior (14L) | 11/1 | 82 | 50 |
| 24 Aug 23 | Yor York | 6f GF | 22y | 9-7 | 15/22 | Dragon Leader (9½L) | 66/1 | 84 | 70 |
| 7 Aug 23 | Naa Naas | 6f Sft | 2y | 9-0 | 13/20 | Golden Trick (9L) | 4/1F | - | 53 |
| 8 Jul 23 | Crl Carlisle | 6f GF | 22yNv | 9-4 | 1/10 | Jungle Mate (hd) | 7/1 | - | 82 |
| 21 Jun 23 | Ham Hamilton | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-4 | 3/9 | Cerulean Bay (nk) | 7/2 | - | 73 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Course record reads 112; closely matched with Swiss Ace on a recent C&D run; key player
-47512
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 74
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-5 | 2/9 | Starliner (1¼L) | 6/5F | 72 | 77 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-8 | 1/12 | King's School (¾L) | 11/4F | 69 | 79 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Don Doncaster | 8f GF | 53yHc | 9-9 | 5/11 | Bella Bisbee (3¼L) | 9/1 | 70 | 69 |
| 4 Jul 24 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 53yHc | 9-10 | 7/8 | Arkhalia Flynn (4¾L) | 3/1J | 71 | 65 |
| 25 May 24 | Yor York | 7f GS | 43yHc | 9-0 | 4/19 | Burdett (2¼L) | 33/1 | 71 | 75 |
| 3 Aug 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-2 | 1/9 | Kings Merchant (nse) | 11/2 | 70 | 68 |
CD
7 x C&D Winner - Won 7 times before on this course at this distance
C
8 x Course Winner - Won 8 times before at this course
D
12 x Distance Winner - Won 12 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Split Project Geofin and Swiss Ace here two weeks ago; could prove vulnerable again
262353
Age: 10
Weight: 9-3
OR: 71
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-5 | 3/9 | Starliner (2¼L) | 28/1 | 71 | 74 |
| 16 Apr 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-0 b | 5/14 | Outrun The Storm (2L) | 18/1 | 71 | 74 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-5 b | 3/11 | Noodle Mission (1L) | 20/1 | 71 | 77 |
| 20 Mar 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-8 b | 2/8 | King Of York (½L) | 20/1 | 71 | 77 |
| 8 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-11 b | 6/8 | Nazca (6¼L) | 7/2 | 69 | 60 |
| 1 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-3 b | 2/12 | Abruzzo Mia (¾L) | 7/1 | 69 | 78 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Struggled on turf for new yard but the return to AW could spark a revival; still risky
438004
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 70
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 8f GS | 43yHc | 9-2 | 4/4 | Silent Move (8¼L) | 6/1 | 73 | 64 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 9-9 | 10/11 | Lowton (20L) | 25/1 | 75 | 33 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Gd | 5Hc | 9-10 | 10/13 | Graecia (6¼L) | 33/1 | 76 | 65 |
| 26 Jun 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-3 | 8/13 | Desfondado (5¼L) | 2/1F | 77 | 72 |
| 5 Jun 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 43yHc | 9-1 | 3/10 | Local Hero (2L) | 100/30 | 77 | 81 |
| 17 May 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 33yHc | 8-13 | 4/6 | Skukuza (3½L) | 7/2 | 78 | 78 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Two turf wins at this trip last summer; mixed bag in 2024 and others look stronger
885737
Age: 4
Weight: 8-13
OR: 67
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Hc | 8-11 | 7/14 | Newsreader (3¾L) | 50/1 | 70 | 68 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Red Redcar | 8f Sft | 3Hc | 8-5 | 3/8 | Thunder Roar (3½L) | 40/1 | 70 | 74 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5HcF | 9-13 tb | 7/11 | Inherit (7¼L) | 12/1 | 71 | 61 |
| 16 Sep 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Hc | 10-2 tb1 | 5/13 | Stacey Racey (1½L) | 28/1 | 72 | 75 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Sft | 5Hc | 10-1 t | 8/8 | Wonder Smile (12L) | 10/1 | 73 | 53 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 5HcF | 9-13 t | 8/9 | Sayifyouwill (6¾L) | 13/2 | 74 | 63 |
Verdict
Several runners of interest but PROJECT GEOFIN's latest second should be upgraded and he still looks well handicapped.
Project Geofin
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Project Geofin,
9/2 Enola Grey,
6/1 Swiss Ace,
8/1 Master Richard,
Billyb,
10/1 Mudamer,
Modern Times,
14/1 Feel The Need,
16/1 That's For Sure,
Bobby Joe Leg,
Spun To Gold,
25/1 Red Maids
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