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Michael John Hrycko Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3) Racecard
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- Distance: 2m 75y
- Going: Abandoned
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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 - 5 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (26%)
In contention when falling 17 days ago; faces lesser opposition here and may bounce back
41-14F
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 130
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcCh | 11-5 t | F/5 | Javert Allen () | 9/2 | 131 | - |
| 17 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-6 t | 4/7 | Peaky Boy (19L) | 5/1 | 132 | 121 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wet Wetherby | 15f GS | 3HcCh | 11-2 t | 1/5 | Pay The Piper (2L) | 4/6F | 123 | 136 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 3HcH | 11-1 t | 1/13 | Balboa (¾L) | 15/2 | 117 | 124 |
| 16 Feb 24 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-7 t | 4/9 | Alnilam (22L) | 13/8 | - | 109 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f GS | NvHG2 | 11-2 t | 7/9 | Kamsinas (36L) | 4/1 | - | 97 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Third on chase debut at Ayr before seeming not to stay 2m4f at Huntingdon; not discounted
4F-433
Age: 9
Weight: 11-1
OR: 121
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 20f GS | 4HcCh | 12-2 t | 3/5 | William Cody (25L) | 5/2 | 122 | 110 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-6 t | 3/5 | Doyen Du Bar (4½L) | 9/2 | 124 | 123 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wet Wetherby | 16f GS | 3HcH | 11-0 t | 4/6 | Schmilsson (7¾L) | 15/2 | 126 | 120 |
| 29 Jan 24 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 3HcH | 11-9 t | F/8 | Black Hawk Eagle () | 5/1 | 127 | 117 |
| 9 Nov 23 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcH | 11-8 t | 4/11 | Brentford Hope (27L) | 13/2 | 128 | 119 |
| 18 Oct 23 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Gd | 3HcH | 11-6 t | 1/7 | Hurricane Ali (4½L) | 11/4F | 123 | 124 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Ran away with Ayr handicap on Thursday; leading contender if turning out under a penalty
317-21
Age: 7
Weight: 10-13
OR: 112
Days: 2
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 11-11 t | 1/4 | Imaginary Dragon (6½L) | 4/7F | 112 | - |
| 1 Dec 24 | Crl Carlisle | 16f Sft | 3NvCh | 11-4 t | 2/7 | Caldwell Potter (5L) | 28/1 | 112 | 119 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 3HcH | 10-11 t1 | 7/13 | Primoz (12½L) | 15/2 | 113 | 109 |
| 8 Mar 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-6 | 1/10 | Tommys Law (shd) | 7/4F | 111 | 112 |
| 2 Jan 24 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Hy | 4MdH | 11-6 | 3/7 | Esprit Du Potier (8½L) | 7/2 | 111 | 102 |
| 11 Dec 23 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-3 | 4/15 | Florida Dreams (17½L) | 5/1 | - | 108 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Progressive form; pleasing start over fences when second at Carlisle; has to be considered
271162
Age: 7
Weight: 10-6
OR: 112
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Crl Carlisle | 16f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 11-5 ht | 2/7 | King Of Tara (3¼L) | 11/2 | 111 | 113 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | NvHLM | 11-0 ht | 6/9 | Listentoyourheart (11L) | 33/1 | 109 | 110 |
| 19 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4HcH | 11-1 ht | 1/9 | Coniston George (nk) | 5/2 | 106 | 109 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 4HcH | 11-5 ht | 1/10 | Strictly Tango (2¼L) | 12/1 | 99 | 103 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4NvH | 10-7 ht | 7/10 | Junker d'Allier (18L) | 14/1 | - | 86 |
| 27 May 24 | Crt Cartmel | 17f Gd | 4NvHM | 11-2 ht | 2/6 | Irish Lullaby (1L) | 9/1 | - | 97 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Two hurdles wins last season; creditable third back over fences last time; in the mix
410-23
Age: 7
Weight: 10-5
OR: 111
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 15f GS | 4NvHcCh | 11-7 | 3/5 | Caithness (9½L) | 5/1 | 113 | 109 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Gd | 3HcH | 10-8 | 2/6 | Old Gregorian (9L) | 16/1 | 114 | 111 |
| 5 Apr 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 17.5f Sft | 2HcH | 12-0 | 10/13 | Mack The Man (28L) | 15/2 | 114 | 94 |
| 23 Feb 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 4HcH | 11-6 | 1/7 | Quaresome (13L) | 2/1J | 107 | 114 |
| 26 Jan 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 4HcH | 11-2 | 4/6 | Moonlight Glory (8¾L) | 7/4F | 108 | 100 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-9 | 2/9 | Royal Rhythm (4½L) | 100/30F | 108 | 109 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Returning from long absence when second on chasing debut at Ayr; due to run on Friday
4271/2
Age: 8
Weight: 10-5
OR: 108
Days: 68
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f GS | 4HcCh | 11-2 ht | 2/7 | Home Free (11L) | 10/1 | 108 | 109 |
| 10 Mar 23 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-6 ht | 1/9 | Beat The Retreat (24L) | 10/11F | 110 | 115 |
| 1 Feb 23 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4NvHcH | 12-2 ht | 7/9 | Shir I Dont Know (36L) | 11/4 | 112 | 81 |
| 22 Dec 22 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 ht1 | 2/14 | Ruby Island (7½L) | 13/2 | - | 111 |
| 26 Nov 22 | Ncs Newcastle | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 4/8 | War Soldier (19L) | 13/2 | - | 97 |
| 12 Feb 22 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 2/24 | Goven (8½L) | 50/1 | - | 108 |
0-7 over hurdles, pulled up last time; stiff task on chase debut from out of the handicap
2/4-2P
Age: 9
Weight: 10-5
OR: 104
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 24 | Crl Carlisle | 19.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-8 | PU/11 | Heritier () | 22/1 | 106 | - |
| 8 Nov 24 | Hex Hexham | 20f Gd | 4MdH | 10-11 | 2/10 | Chasingouttheblues (2½L) | 4/1 | 102 | 101 |
| 10 Mar 24 | Kel Kelso | 21f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/8 | Myretown (17L) | 7/1 | 105 | 93 |
| 26 Nov 22 | Ncs Newcastle | 22f GS | 2NvH | 11-0 | 2/4 | Tiger Jet (hd) | 33/1 | 104 | 112 |
| 9 Apr 22 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 3/7 | Git Maker (5L) | 12/1 | 104 | 99 |
| 26 Mar 22 | Kel Kelso | 16f Gd | 3NvH | 11-3 | 3/5 | Limerick Leader (4¾L) | 11/4 | - | 102 |
Verdict
A 7lb penalty for Thursday's Ayr win makes HOMBRE DE GUERRA's task a bit tougher, but he was impressive and may follow up.
Hombre De Guerra
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Hombre De Guerra,
7/2 Primoz,
5/1 Disco Annie,
6/1 Coup De Coeur,
Thistle Ask,
7/1 Whizz Kid,
33/1 Kidman
Relevant Tips
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