Major mover: Joseph O'Brien Royal Ascot entry backed into 8/1 from 100/1
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22 May 2025
Thursday 22nd May
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Francky Du Berlais Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 83y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 3
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (36%)
Bumper/hurdle winner; should make a better chaser, given point background and his trainer
1/112-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-9
OR: 120
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 25 | Lud Ludlow | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-12 h | 2/6 | Mister Cessna (15L) | 8/15F | 124 | 111 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Gd | 4NvH | 11-9 h | 1/4 | Broderick (15L) | 4/7F | - | 114 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 h | 1/13 | Benmore (3¾L) | 8/13F | - | 108 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Fak Fakenham | 16f Gd | 4NHF | 10-12 h1 | 1/7 | Galway Reel (6½L) | 5/6F | - | 104 |
| 28 Jan 24 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Sft | 5NHF | 11-4 | 7/12 | Tom Doniphon (8¾L) | 5/2F | - | 88 |
| 20 Nov 23 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 3/12 | Dunskay (12½L) | 11/4J | - | 99 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (29%)
Dual hurdle winner who was highly tried once; brings plenty of potential to chasing
2151-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 117
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f GF | 4NvH | 11-12 | 1/4 | Jackpot Des Bordes (6L) | 7/4 | 117 | 111 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-0 | 5/7 | Flying Fortune (34L) | 11/1 | 118 | 98 |
| 16 Sep 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 4NvMdH | 11-4 | 1/12 | Ballytechno (1L) | 1/2F | - | 107 |
| 3 Jun 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-5 | 2/16 | Feud (6½L) | 33/1 | - | 120 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (35%)
Bumper/maiden winner; receiving weight off both rivals gives him a chance on chase debut
14P82-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: 113
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 20f GS | 4HcH | 11-6 t1 | 2/8 | Kapal Layar (3¾L) | 10/1 | 112 | 118 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Wex Wexford | 24.5f Y | NvH | 10-13 | 8/11 | Rue Taylor (45L) | 11/1 | - | 69 |
| 7 Mar 25 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-9 | PU/10 | Both Barrels () | 17/2 | 115 | - |
| 24 Oct 24 | Crl Carlisle | 20f GS | 4NvH | 11-7 | 4/14 | Barlovento (3½L) | 3/1 | - | 113 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Wor Worcester | 23f Gd | 4MdH | 11-7 | 1/11 | Moonset (½L) | 17/2 | - | 108 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-13 | 1/11 | Milverton (11L) | 6/5F | - | 102 |
Verdict
Any of the three could win but HANDLETHEKETTLE may have the most scope for improvement now sent over fences.
Handlethekettle
Betting Forecast:
5/6 Handlethekettle,
13/8 Bond Broker,
5/1 King Roly
Relevant Tips
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