Why Kopeck Des Bordes is worth taking on in the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham
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23 February 2025
starsportsbet.co.uk Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 1f 162y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Gaelic Pride
Selected at:
5/2
Won an Irish point at the fourth attempt and was subsequently bought for £50,000. Harry Cobden is an eye-catching booking here for his rules debut. Should go well.
Bookmaker
Offer
Best Odds
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5/2
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
Just 13-2 for his debut here but was tailed off and may be best watched for now
5
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 59
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 5/6 | Gentleman Toboot (51L) | 13/2 | - | 52 |
Third at Chepstow and Warwick and holds leading form claims this afternoon
33
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/12 | No Drama This End (8¼L) | 13/2 | - | 101 |
| 29 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 10-13 | 3/12 | Sober Glory (19L) | 4/1 | - | 98 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (0%)
Two-time point runner-up who fetched £85,000; could have a big part to play
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: -
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (29%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won a point at the fourth attempt; one to be interested in on his first bumper start
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: -
Point runner-up; makes bumper debut after absence but with trainer in good form
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: -
Well beaten at 12-1 on debut at Hereford (good to soft) in December; transformation needed
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 74
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 24 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 10/11 | Doctor On Call (35L) | 12/1 | - | 69 |
Tailed off at big odds in the autumn on his first two runs
03
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 97
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 24 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/3 | Maldini Milano (62L) | 28/1 | - | 44 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f Hy | 5MdNHF | 11-1 | 10/10 | Idaho Sun (64L) | 66/1 | - | 46 |
Verdict
Chris Gordon won the last running of this race in 2023 and point runner-up GENERAL BRIAR is taken to defy an absence on bumper debut.
General Briar
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Cinquenta,
5/2 Gaelic Pride,
11/4 General Briar,
9/2 Crossgales King,
16/1 Chivalrous George,
33/1 Khalife Des Obeaux,
100/1 Sure To Be Sure,
Mistress Fox
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