Four-timer on Thursday - 1-2-3 in the National - Willie Mullins' Sunday double to follow
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3 April 2025
Thursday 3rd April
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Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 176y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
9 x Distance Winner - Won 9 times before at this distance
Suited by a sharp 2m; back on latest winning mark; prefers good to soft or slower ground
41-334
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 152
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-11 | 4/9 | Brookie (8¼L) | 11/1 | 155 | 155 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Kel Kelso | 17f Sft | 2HcCh | 12-0 | 3/7 | Nells Son (8¾L) | 13/2 | 156 | 157 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Kel Kelso | 17f Gd | 2HcCh | 12-0 | 3/7 | Breizh River (12L) | 3/1F | 157 | 151 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 12-0 | 1/6 | Traprain Law (2½L) | 15/2 | 152 | 160 |
| 2 Mar 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-13 | 4/5 | Homme Public (6¼L) | 11/8F | 154 | 154 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 20.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 12-0 | 4/8 | Corrigeen Rock (6¼L) | 8/1 | 156 | 158 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (64%)
Impressive in 2m1f beginners chase last January; injured on latest; interesting if at best
F15-6P
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 152
Days: 82
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-12 | PU/12 | The King Of Prs () | 9/2F | 152 | - |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16.5f Y | ChG2 | 11-4 | 6/8 | Energumene (55L) | 16/1 | 152 | 107 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 5/10 | Gaelic Warrior (22L) | 15/2 | 153 | 148 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17.5f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 1/7 | Path d'Oroux (10L) | 8/15F | - | 151 |
| 16 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | F/12 | Sa Fureur () | 1/3F | - | 141 |
| 9 Apr 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | NvHG2 | 11-4 | 2/6 | Hercule Du Seuil (1¾L) | 6/5F | 143 | 140 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Involved in strong events on the Flat, over hurdles and fences since last summer; solid
26-324
Age: 9
Weight: 11-13
OR: 151
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | HcChG3 | 11-9 t | 4/20 | Jazzy Matty (6¾L) | 13/2 | 151 | 152 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | HcChL | 11-12 t | 2/14 | An Peann Dearg (7L) | 11/2 | 148 | 149 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 17f Gd | Hc | 9-5 | 14/30 | The Euphrates (18L) | 14/1 | 98 | 84 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Yor York | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 t | 9/20 | Magical Zoe (6½L) | 12/1 | 98 | 98 |
| 1 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 16f Gd | HcHG3 | 11-4 t | 3/19 | Nurburgring (7L) | 9/1 | 144 | 148 |
| 18 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-3 | 3/16 | Belloccio (1¼L) | 12/1 | 96 | 102 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (26%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (40%)
C&D winner in 2022; back to form with 1m7f win latest; another career-high mark today
31-FP1
Age: 10
Weight: 11-7
OR: 145
Days: 61
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f Hy | 2HcCh | 11-6 tp | 1/6 | Dr T J Eckleburg (½L) | 11/1 | 142 | 148 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Kel Kelso | 17f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-0 t | PU/7 | Nells Son () | 4/1 | 142 | - |
| 17 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-2 t | F/4 | Matata () | 5/1 | 139 | 146 |
| 24 Apr 24 | Per Perth | 16f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-13 tp1 | 1/5 | Mint Gold (5L) | 6/4J | 134 | 140 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 20f GS | 2HcCh | 11-0 t | 3/6 | Heltenham (13½L) | 6/1 | 135 | 130 |
| 15 Feb 24 | San Sandown | 15.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 12-0 t | 2/10 | Etalon (9L) | 9/1 | 135 | 138 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Quite progressive at about 2m until no real impact at Cheltenham latest; left on same mark
-21428
Age: 8
Weight: 11-5
OR: 143
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | HcChG3 | 11-1 | 8/20 | Jazzy Matty (15L) | 10/1 | 143 | 137 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-6 | 2/7 | Petit Tonnerre (1¾L) | 9/2 | 141 | 146 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcCh | 12-1 | 4/5 | Javert Allen (15½L) | 11/8F | 141 | 138 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-5 | 1/9 | Beau Balko (9L) | 8/1 | 131 | 142 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 16.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 2/7 | Dr T J Eckleburg (1¼L) | 4/1 | 129 | 138 |
| 22 Apr 24 | Kem Kempton | 18f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-12 | 7/11 | Onemorefortheroad (10L) | 5/1 | 131 | 129 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Good 2m win in October; drying ground will suit; highish mark for this competitive a race
-P1343
Age: 9
Weight: 11-2
OR: 140
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-11 tp | 3/9 | Brookie (4L) | 12/1 | 141 | 143 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-7 tp | 4/7 | Petit Tonnerre (15L) | 4/1 | 142 | 136 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-5 t | 3/4 | Matata (31L) | 7/4 | 142 | 122 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-13 tp | 1/8 | Matata (nk) | 3/1 | 138 | 148 |
| 6 May 24 | Kem Kempton | 18f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-5 tp | PU/5 | I'd Like To Know () | 3/1 | 140 | - |
| 1 Apr 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-7 tp | 4/7 | Prince Quali (7¼L) | 5/1 | 142 | 146 |
In fine form in warm Irish handicaps; yard won this twice in the last 5 years; respected
8P-012
Age: 9
Weight: 11-0
OR: 138
Days: 98
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | HcCh | 10-10 t | 2/12 | An Peann Dearg (shd) | 6/1 | 131 | 135 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Y | HcChL | 10-2 t | 1/10 | The King Of Prs (¾L) | 8/1 | 126 | 129 |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | HcChL | 10-4 t | 11/17 | Pinkerton (24L) | 20/1 | 128 | 110 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-5 t | PU/16 | Unexpected Party () | 33/1 | 133 | - |
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Sft | HcChL | 10-9 t | 8/11 | Madara (20L) | 7/1 | 130 | 119 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | HcCh | 10-13 t | 1/10 | The Big Chap (1¼L) | 11/2 | 124 | 129 |
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
In good heart over the winter but best on soft/heavy ground, so surface switch is a worry
312321
Age: 7
Weight: 10-6
OR: 130
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-5 | 1/7 | Javert Allen (shd) | 6/1 | 125 | 131 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f Hy | 2HcCh | 10-2 | 2/6 | Gunsight Ridge (½L) | 8/1 | 124 | 130 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Hay Haydock | 16.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-2 | 3/7 | Prairie Wolf (10½L) | 4/1 | 119 | 119 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-13 | 2/8 | David's Well (5L) | 12/1 | 119 | 124 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 16.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 10-11 | 1/7 | General Medrano (1¼L) | 14/1 | 112 | 122 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 16.5f Hy | 4HcCh | 11-6 | 3/5 | Western General (12½L) | 6/1 | 113 | 106 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Front-running win in this last year off this mark; disappointing of late; revival possible
33P5P4
Age: 7
Weight: 10-6
OR: 130
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-11 t | 4/7 | Dr T J Eckleburg (47L) | 8/1 | 134 | 92 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-10 t | PU/10 | El Rio () | 9/1 | 136 | - |
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-11 t | 5/8 | Matata (20L) | 4/1 | 138 | 126 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | HcChG2 | 10-6 t | PU/7 | Soul Icon () | 4/1 | 143 | - |
| 23 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 17f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-13 ht | 3/8 | Martator (11½L) | 5/1 | 139 | 141 |
| 8 Nov 24 | Exe Exeter | 17.5f Gd | HcChG2 | 11-2 ht | 3/5 | JPR One (8¾L) | 11/2 | 139 | 141 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Quickly made up into useful chaser before suffering from start problems at Cheltenham
14F310
Age: 7
Weight: 10-6
OR: 130
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | HcChG3 | 10-2 t | 14/20 | Jazzy Matty (28L) | 6/1 | 130 | 115 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Kel Kelso | 17f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-5 t | 1/2 | Escapeandevade (54L) | 4/7F | 129 | 137 |
| 20 Jan 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 10-11 t | 3/4 | Hombre De Guerra (5¼L) | 13/8 | 130 | 132 |
| 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 | 134 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Has run well in handicaps over hurdles and fences here; back to form on latest completion
92661B
Age: 7
Weight: 10-6
OR: 130
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-3 p | BD/9 | Brookie () | 5/2F | 130 | - |
| 25 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-4 p | 1/7 | General Medrano (1¾L) | 7/2 | 125 | 132 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-1 | 6/9 | General Medrano (16½L) | 8/1 | 127 | 121 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Gd | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 6/8 | L'Eau du Sud (21L) | 15/2 | 127 | 126 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-4 | 2/7 | Imperial Saint (¾L) | 3/1J | 125 | 132 |
| 30 Jun 24 | Crt Cartmel | 17f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 p | 9/12 | Fiveonefive (19½L) | 6/1 | 128 | 112 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Excellent rules strike-rate but quicker conditions and rise in class ask some questions
-16321
Age: 9
Weight: 10-5
OR: 129
Days: 59
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Crl Carlisle | 16f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-5 | 1/6 | Bleu d'Enfer (¾L) | 7/4F | 124 | 133 |
| 20 Jan 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 10-8 | 2/4 | Hombre De Guerra (¾L) | 6/1 | 122 | 129 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 17f GS | 4NvHcCh | 12-2 | 3/4 | Denemethy (7¼L) | 7/2 | 122 | 123 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 16.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-9 | 6/7 | Dr T J Eckleburg (32L) | 4/1 | 124 | 101 |
| 15 May 24 | Per Perth | 16f GS | 4NvHcCh | 12-0 | 1/4 | Garde Des Champs (1½L) | 5/6F | 119 | 125 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 19.5f Sft | 4HcH | 12-1 | 1/11 | Thankyourluckystar (3¼L) | 15/2 | 111 | 122 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Some fair chase and hurdle runs in Britain; bled from the nose in January on latest outing
22-235
Age: 7
Weight: 10-5
OR: 129
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 | 5/7 | Vincenzo (18½L) | 10/1 | 130 | 119 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-5 | 3/3 | Doyen Du Bar (1¼L) | 9/4 | 130 | 133 |
| 18 May 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 17.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-2 t | 2/11 | Fringill Dike (6½L) | 14/1 | 130 | 133 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-12 t | 2/6 | Shy Love (7½L) | 3/1 | 130 | 121 |
| 23 Dec 23 | Hay Haydock | 16.5f Hy | 3Ch | 11-8 | 2/3 | Issuing Authority (15L) | 11/10F | 130 | 110 |
| 18 Nov 23 | Wet Wetherby | 15f Hy | 3NvHcCh | 11-5 | 2/4 | Findthetime (1L) | 13/2 | 130 | 133 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts at this distance (80%)
Progressive; narrow 2m winner at Newbury but might come on for the run and do better yet
P211-1
Age: 7
Weight: 10-2
OR: 123
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-5 t | 1/5 | The Famous Five (nk) | 9/2 | 118 | 123 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 10-11 t | 1/6 | Salamanca Bay (2½L) | 5/2F | 114 | 119 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcCh | 10-7 t | 1/7 | Duhallow Tommy (1¼L) | 100/30 | 107 | 123 |
| 21 Feb 24 | Don Doncaster | 19f GS | 4HcCh | 11-1 t | 2/9 | William Of York (11L) | 15/2 | 107 | 120 |
| 24 Jan 24 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f Hy | 4NvHcCh | 11-2 t | PU/6 | Great Name That () | 13/2 | 108 | - |
| 22 Dec 23 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Hy | 4HcCh | 11-3 t1 | 4/5 | Sure Touch (2¾L) | 9/1 | 110 | 115 |
Verdict
The change in ground conditions will catch out a few but not MY MATE MOZZIE who ran another excellent race at Cheltenham last month.
My Mate Mozzie
Betting Forecast:
9/2 My Mate Mozzie,
11/2 Primoz,
6/1 The Folkes Tiara,
13/2 Sans Bruit,
8/1 Petit Tonnerre,
9/1 Rath Gaul Hill,
10/1 General Medrano,
Calico,
16/1 Hunters Yarn,
18/1 Tommy's Oscar,
20/1 Gunsight Ridge,
Dr T J Eckleburg,
33/1 Galunggung,
50/1 Inedit Star
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