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Sonic The Hedgehog 3 In Cinemas Now Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 62y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 3
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts at this distance (67%)
Stuck on well to beat Tedley at Newbury last time and should progress further; respected
113-F1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: 141
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-6 | 1/10 | Tedley (¾L) | 10/11F | 135 | 139 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 16f Gd | 2Ch | 10-6 | F/4 | Nells Son () | 4/11F | 135 | - |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 3/5 | Sir Gino (17½L) | 9/2 | 135 | 134 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f Sft | 4yHG2 | 11-5 | 1/5 | Givemefive (¾L) | 10/11F | - | 133 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 24yH | 11-8 | 1/6 | Roaring Legend (7½L) | 4/5F | - | 126 |
| 28 Oct 23 | Com Compiegne | 17f Hy | 3yH | 10-10 t | 1/13 | Sang Pour Sang (5½L) | 4/1 | - | 99 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Ran well behind Kalif Du Berlais at Newbury and Vincenzo at Windsor; proving consistent
511222
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: 129
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Wdr Windsor | 16f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-2 p | 2/5 | Vincenzo (1¾L) | 5/2 | 128 | 130 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3NvHcCh | 10-10 p | 2/10 | Kalif Du Berlais (¾L) | 12/1 | 124 | 133 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-9 p | 2/4 | Beau Balko (2¾L) | 5/6F | 124 | 129 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-1 p | 1/7 | Choosethenews (1¼L) | 6/4F | 118 | 132 |
| 18 Oct 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 4HcCh | 11-7 p | 1/7 | Cabhfuilfungi (2½L) | 15/8F | 113 | 122 |
| 28 Jun 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 19.5f Gd | 3HcH | 10-12 p | 5/8 | Zeeband (26L) | 100/30 | 114 | 98 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Driven out to beat Tedley at Windsor on chase debut, taking record at 2m over jumps to 2-2
31-361
Age: 7
Weight: 11-2
OR: 129
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Wdr Windsor | 16f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-3 | 1/5 | Tedley (1¾L) | 9/2 | 125 | 132 |
| 10 Nov 24 | San Sandown | 20f GS | 3HcH | 11-11 | 6/9 | Act Of Authority (25L) | 4/1 | 126 | 111 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-0 | 3/7 | Flying Fortune (11L) | 11/2 | 120 | 120 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 1/9 | Rangatira Jack (4L) | 30/100F | 120 | 108 |
| 24 Mar 24 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Gd | 3MdH | 11-7 t1 | 3/13 | Geezer Rockstar (6L) | 7/4F | 124 | 116 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f GS | 2NvH | 11-2 | 4/9 | Pic Roc (8½L) | 100/30 | 127 | 121 |
Verdict
With another easy lead likely, VINCENZO gets the percentage call. Kalif Du Berlais is respected, while Tedley has solid claims.
Vincenzo
Betting Forecast:
5/6 Kalif Du Berlais,
2/1 Vincenzo,
7/2 Tedley
Relevant Tips
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