'It could be the race of the year' - John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase preview
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WOLVERHAMPTON (AW)
16 November 2024
Saturday 16th November
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- Distance: 7f 36y
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has won over 7f at Lingfield, but looks opposable over the trip here; tongue-tie on
/89235
Age: 8
Weight: 9-8
OR: 52
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-9 | 5/11 | No Saint (6L) | 20/1 | 52 | 49 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 3/9 | Shamardia (½L) | 18/5 | 52 | 59 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-12 | 2/10 | Fierce (1¼L) | 50/1 | 51 | 59 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 8-11 | 9/11 | Aces Wild (7¾L) | 125/1 | 53 | 36 |
| 1 Jul 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-8 | 8/8 | Arlecchino's Gift (13L) | 25/1 | 55 | 23 |
| 27 Dec 22 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-11 | 1/10 | Alfred Cove (nk) | 3/1 | 62 | 69 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
0-9 for this yard, but has finished strongly to be placed in her last two starts
474723
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 52
Days: 58
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-6 | 3/12 | Just Ten High (1L) | 9/2 | 52 | 59 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 6 | 9-4 | 2/9 | Hul Ah Bah Loo (½L) | 7/2 | 50 | 56 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-6 | 7/10 | Porfin (6L) | 7/1 | 52 | 44 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 4/8 | Ustath (2½L) | 4/1 | 52 | 55 |
| 28 May 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-11 | 7/10 | Fai Fai (2¼L) | 33/1 | 53 | 53 |
| 16 May 24 | Lin Lingfield | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-4 | 4/10 | Arlecchino's Gift (3½L) | 18/1 | 55 | 55 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
2lb higher than when making a successful AW debut at Southwell last month; more to come
570431
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 52
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-2 b | 1/12 | Ravenglass (nk) | 7/1 | 50 | 58 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 7f Gd | 6Hc | 8-13 b1 | 3/8 | Space Ninja (1½L) | 14/1 | 51 | 54 |
| 9 Aug 24 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 63yHc | 8-8 | 4/13 | South Parade (8¾L) | 10/1 | 53 | 43 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f GF | 63yHc | 8-11 | 11/14 | Secret Command (6¾L) | 22/1 | 56 | 40 |
| 13 May 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f Gd | 53yHc | 8-8 | 7/10 | Keldeo (6¼L) | 28/1 | 59 | 43 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Not Nottingham | 5f Sft | 63yHc | 9-0 | 5/6 | Cypriot Diaspora (7L) | 11/1 | 61 | 43 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
All four wins here and 1lb lower than for the latest, but modest since returning in July
219590
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 51
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-2 | 10/12 | Adace (6¾L) | 16/1 | 53 | 46 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-5 | 9/11 | Mykonos St John (6¼L) | 20/1 | 54 | 49 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-6 | 5/8 | Amroon (5¾L) | 11/2 | 55 | 51 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Chp Chepstow | 7f GS | 6Hc | 8-13 | 9/15 | Believe You Me (8½L) | 25/1 | 55 | 48 |
| 19 Mar 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 8-13 | 1/11 | Gidwa (¾L) | 7/2F | 52 | 63 |
| 11 Mar 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 2/12 | Arlecchino's Gift (½L) | 7/4F | 52 | 60 |
Hasn't built on a promising debut in six outings since; visor on
560976
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 52
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 53yHc | 8-8 p1 | 6/7 | Stratocracy (6L) | 33/1 | 56 | 50 |
| 15 Oct 24 | Lei Leicester | 10f Hy | 5Hc | 8-10 | 7/7 | Croeso Cymraeg (26L) | 50/1 | 61 | 17 |
| 25 Jul 24 | Don Doncaster | 10f GF | 53yHc | 8-12 | 9/9 | Prometeo (22L) | 200/1 | 64 | 32 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Red Redcar | 8f GF | 6Hc | 9-6 | 13/13 | Jumeira Vision (33L) | 25/1 | 65 | - |
| 28 Mar 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 11f St | 53yNv | 9-4 | 6/6 | Cadogan Place (14½L) | 50/1 | - | 58 |
| 10 Mar 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 53yNv | 9-4 | 5/8 | Bravo Zulu (5¼L) | 18/1 | - | 57 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (28%)
Won here on Monday; one of the likelier winners despite 5lb penalty and drop back in trip
070541
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 46
Days: 5
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 1/12 | Fitz Perfectly (nk) | 4/1 | 46 | 55 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 8-10 | 4/7 | Jazzy Angel (2½L) | 13/2 | 47 | 50 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 8-6 b | 5/8 | Sankari (4L) | 50/1 | 50 | 48 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-8 h | 10/10 | Blue Collar Lad (7L) | 11/1 | 54 | 42 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 7/9 | Arlecchino's Gift (6L) | 5/1 | 57 | 45 |
| 30 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-11 | 11/13 | Kristal Klear (9L) | 5/2F | 60 | 45 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Both wins have been gained over C&D, but he will have to overcome the outside stall
616307
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 50
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-5 p | 7/11 | Prince Ali (6¾L) | 22/1 | 51 | 47 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 8-12 p | 10/11 | Nammos (14L) | 20/1 | 51 | 20 |
| 13 Aug 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 3/10 | Split Elevens (½L) | 17/2 | 51 | 56 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-2 p | 6/8 | Amroon (10½L) | 11/2 | 51 | 34 |
| 8 Jul 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-2 p1 | 1/10 | We'renotreallyhere (hd) | 7/2 | 48 | 56 |
| 30 Jun 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6 | 9-6 | 6/10 | Forgotten Treasure (3L) | 2/1F | 48 | 49 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Both wins have come over 6f here, but his stamina for this far remains unproven
896413
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 45
Days: 3
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 | 3/10 | Havana Sky (3½L) | 9/2 | 50 | 49 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-8 | 1/7 | Sisters In The Sky (hd) | 9/2 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 8-10 | 4/12 | Vaunted (4½L) | 25/1 | 46 | 44 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-1 | 6/10 | Lion Ring (3½L) | 20/1 | 47 | 46 |
| 18 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-4 | 9/10 | Due Date (7L) | 11/1 | 50 | 37 |
| 7 Aug 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-6 v1 | 8/10 | Wrath Of Hector (10L) | 16/1 | 52 | 31 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
2-37 and has plenty to prove back from another lengthy absence; hood on
5869-9
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 49
Days: 220
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 9/14 | Lady Wingalong (9¼L) | 14/1 | 52 | 36 |
| 2 Jun 23 | Chp Chepstow | 5f GF | 6Hc | 9-6 | 9/9 | Jacquelina (9¾L) | 20/1 | 57 | 31 |
| 15 May 23 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 6/8 | Calin's Lad (9L) | 15/2 | 59 | 42 |
| 18 Apr 23 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-9 t | 8/12 | Turbo Command (5¾L) | 6/1 | 60 | 53 |
| 25 Mar 23 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-9 t1 | 5/11 | Triggered (½L) | 4/1 | 60 | 62 |
| 8 Mar 23 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-4 | 2/6 | Inaam (1¼L) | 100/30 | 60 | 64 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (3%)
0-10 but only 2l behind Emerald Army last time and 3lb better off; each-way claims
378564
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 50
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-6 v1 | 4/12 | Emerald Army (1¾L) | 7/1 | 51 | 54 |
| 12 Sep 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 8-12 | 6/11 | Marianglas (3¾L) | 17/2 | 53 | 50 |
| 26 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 63yHc | 8-13 | 5/13 | Crown's Lady (3¼L) | 15/2 | 55 | 56 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Red Redcar | 7f GF | 63yHc | 9-6 | 8/12 | Kode Secret (10½L) | 17/2 | 57 | 39 |
| 6 Jun 24 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 53yHc | 8-13 | 7/10 | Sedgemoor (7½L) | 10/1 | 58 | 48 |
| 7 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 63yHc | 9-5 | 3/8 | East Bank (3½L) | 9/2 | 60 | 58 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
0-9 here and heavy defeats in his last two starts make him hard to warm to
748490
Age: 7
Weight: 9-5
OR: 49
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 v | 10/10 | Just Ten High (32L) | 7/1 | 50 | - |
| 8 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-1 v | 9/9 | Jalaybee (22L) | 14/1 | 50 | 6 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-8 b | 4/12 | Just Ten High (1¾L) | 11/1 | 51 | 55 |
| 3 Sep 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-10 | 8/11 | Balqaa (7½L) | 5/1 | 53 | 45 |
| 26 Aug 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 4/13 | Have You A Minute (2L) | 28/1 | 53 | 57 |
| 14 Aug 24 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 6Hc | 9-10 p | 7/8 | King Sharja (10½L) | 28/1 | 56 | 36 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Drawn wide and needs plenty more in order to make it tenth-time lucky
2-5695
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 49
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-8 h | 5/11 | No Saint (5L) | 40/1 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5HcF | 8-13 h | 9/9 | Noisy Music (11½L) | 50/1 | 55 | 29 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 5HcF | 8-13 h | 6/7 | Happy Tears (12L) | 11/1 | 58 | 29 |
| 19 Feb 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 63yHc | 9-7 h | 5/7 | Prince Eric (9L) | 14/1 | 59 | 52 |
| 2 Sep 23 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 62yHc | 9-10 h | 2/10 | Rising Force (½L) | 4/1 | 56 | 58 |
| 19 Aug 23 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 32yHcF | 7-13 h | 7/7 | Lincoln Legacy (16½L) | 20/1 | 61 | 24 |
Verdict
The choice is EMERALD ARMY who is just 2lb higher than when getting off the mark on AW debut at Southwell last month.
Emerald Army
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Overnight Oats,
7/2 Emerald Army,
11/2 Global Effort,
7/1 Noble Consort,
9/1 Comedian Leader,
16/1 Coolagh Magic,
Bungle Bay,
Outreach,
Lucy Lockett,
20/1 Mashaan,
25/1 Red Scotch,
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