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1 January 2025
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Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 56y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (26%)
These terms might look tough but he's progressive and today's rivals are not bombproof
1224-1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 145
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-0 | 1/5 | Blueking d'Oroux (1L) | 4/1 | 140 | 144 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-4 | 4/21 | Langer Dan (4¾L) | 25/1 | 137 | 138 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 2/6 | Gidleigh Park (½L) | 15/2 | 132 | 134 |
| 8 Jan 24 | Tau Taunton | 19f Sft | 4NvH | 11-12 | 2/11 | Golden Ace (¾L) | 13/8 | - | 133 |
| 15 Dec 23 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-0 | 1/17 | El Granjero (13L) | 6/1 | - | 130 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-6 | 2/10 | Tellherthename (14L) | 7/1 | - | 109 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hard to beat on best form but this stage of the season has not been his time to shine
0132-3
Age: 9
Weight: 11-4
OR: 160
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 24f Sft | HG2 | 11-6 | 3/4 | Strong Leader (12½L) | 5/1 | 160 | 137 |
| 27 Apr 24 | San Sandown | 21.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-8 | 2/8 | Impaire Et Passe (2¼L) | 7/1 | 160 | 157 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | HG1 | 11-10 | 3/8 | Impaire Et Passe (snk) | 18/1 | 151 | 159 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-8 | 1/21 | Ballyadam (3½L) | 13/2 | 141 | 148 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Kem Kempton | 21f GS | 2HcH | 12-0 | 14/19 | Jay Jay Reilly (31L) | 66/1 | 143 | 125 |
| 16 Dec 23 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-7 | 9/11 | Geromino (27L) | 40/1 | 145 | 124 |
Triumph 3rd here in March; good reappearance gave encouragement for this longer trip
1113-4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: 143
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | HcHG3 | 12-0 | 4/13 | Navajo Indy (6½L) | 9/1 | 143 | 142 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Hy | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 3/12 | Majborough (6¼L) | 10/1 | 128 | 140 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Hy | 24yH | 11-8 | 1/4 | Castelfort (3½L) | 2/5F | 128 | 118 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 3yHG2 | 11-0 | 1/5 | Balboa (21L) | 5/4F | - | 129 |
| 26 Nov 23 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 43yH | 11-2 | 1/10 | Valadon (5½L) | 7/4F | - | 108 |
| 7 Nov 23 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 43yMdH | 11-0 | 1/9 | Excelero (2¾L) | 9/1 | - | 109 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
This drop back in trip is a concern but he has one of the better chances at these weights
46-222
Age: 9
Weight: 11-0
OR: 146
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | 2HcH | 12-0 | 2/9 | Long Draw (5L) | 12/1 | 145 | 145 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 | 2/12 | Doyen Quest (5L) | 5/1 | 143 | 143 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 11-3 | 2/12 | The Wallpark (2½L) | 7/1 | 141 | 142 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-2 t | 6/22 | Monmiral (8¼L) | 16/1 | 142 | 140 |
| 11 Feb 24 | Exe Exeter | 23f Hy | 2HcH | 11-6 t1 | 4/11 | Shallow River (6¾L) | 11/2 | 143 | 136 |
| 21 Jan 24 | Lin Lingfield | 23f Sft | 2HcH | 11-13 | 3/10 | Nurse Susan (6¾L) | 13/2 | 143 | 143 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Peak chase form would make him the form pick; poor reappearance behind Lucky Place, though
P21P-P
Age: 9
Weight: 11-0
OR: 149
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-0 | PU/5 | Lucky Place () | 7/2 | 149 | - |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 25f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/7 | Gerri Colombe () | 22/1 | 156 | - |
| 2 Mar 24 | Kel Kelso | 23.5f GS | ChL | 11-6 | 1/7 | Minella Drama (7L) | 9/4F | 146 | 161 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 20.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-4 p1 | 2/8 | Corrigeen Rock (2L) | 100/30 | 146 | 155 |
| 16 Dec 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-12 | PU/12 | Fugitif () | 3/1F | 146 | - |
| 5 Nov 23 | Crl Carlisle | 20f Sft | ChL | 11-4 | 1/4 | Mahler Mission (3½L) | 11/8F | 146 | 151 |
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
A slog over 2m4f might not be ideal but weighted to turn Ascot tables with Lucky Place
1111-4
Age: 7
Weight: 10-10
OR: 144
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | HG2 | 10-10 | 4/5 | Lucky Place (2L) | 2/1F | 144 | 139 |
| 18 Apr 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | NvHLM | 11-7 | 1/9 | Ooh Betty (8½L) | 4/9F | 139 | 139 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | NvHG2M | 11-2 | 1/8 | Brighterdaysahead (1¾L) | 10/1 | 124 | 139 |
| 6 Feb 24 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 3NvHM | 11-8 | 1/11 | Linda Moon (2¼L) | 1/2F | - | 130 |
| 8 Jan 24 | Tau Taunton | 19f Sft | 4NvH | 10-12 | 1/11 | Lucky Place (¾L) | 9/2 | - | 121 |
| 13 Apr 23 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2M | 11-2 | 2/20 | Dysart Enos (9L) | 40/1 | - | 116 |
6
D
Twig
T: Ben Pauling
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
025-2P
Age: 10
Weight: 11-0
OR: 143
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-9 p1 | PU/15 | Shoot First () | 22/1 | 143 | - |
| 2 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | HG2 | 11-2 | 2/4 | Beacon Edge (2½L) | 9/1 | 140 | 142 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 11-2 | 5/13 | Cruz Control (10½L) | 8/1 | 147 | 144 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Hy | HcChG3 | 10-13 | 2/21 | Chianti Classico (4½L) | 28/1 | 143 | 147 |
| 2 Dec 23 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 9-11 | 11/20 | Datsalrightgino (26L) | 9/1 | 143 | 132 |
| 28 Oct 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f GS | 2HcCh | 11-4 | 2/13 | Whacker Clan (3L) | 4/1F | 140 | 144 |
Verdict
The decision between Lucky Place and Golden Ace is not straightforward and SALVER is an interesting alternative.
Salver
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Salver,
11/4 Golden Ace,
100/30 Lucky Place,
5/1 Langer Dan,
8/1 Gowel Road,
20/1 Thunder Rock
Relevant Tips
No tips currently available.
Cheltenham Schedule
13:30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
15:30 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:50 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As The Fred Winter) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
17:30 National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
13:30 Gallagher Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)
14:50 Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
15:30 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 Glenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase) (GBB Race) (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
16:50 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
17:30 Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
13:30 Turners Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)
14:10 Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
14:50 Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
15:30 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
16:50 Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB)
17:30 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase(Sponsored By The JRL Group)(GBB)
13:30 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
14:50 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)
15:30 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
16:50 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
17:30 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
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