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William Hill Racing Bet Builder Ten Up Novice Chase (Grade 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Heavy
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- Runners
- 5
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Oscars Brother
Selected at:
13/8
Connor King’s Oscars Brother has an entry in the Grand National, which suggests connections think he’s an out-and-out stayer. The Grade 2-winning novice should cope with the conditions and his stamina reserves could be the key to victory.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (32%)
3-6 over fences, those wins came on goodish ground, heavy going is a concern
-11122
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: 150
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 21f Sft/Hy | NvChG1 | 11-10 t | 2/4 | Final Demand (8L) | 12/1 | 152 | 145 |
| 30 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Y/Sft | NvChG1 | 11-10 t | 2/6 | Romeo Coolio (8L) | 100/30 | 153 | 146 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Tip Tipperary | 19.5f Gd/Y | NvChG3 | 11-6 t | 1/5 | Downmexicoway (8L) | 4/9F | 147 | 150 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Gal Galway | 18.5f Gd | NvChG3 | 11-1 t | 1/11 | Westport Cove (2½L) | 7/1 | - | 150 |
| 8 May 25 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 t | 1/14 | Le Coq Hardi (4L) | 3/1F | - | 132 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | HcHL | 11-0 t | 12/16 | Lord Erskine (22L) | 12/1 | 130 | 114 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Useful hurdler who has quickly established himself as a better chaser, effective on heavy
F-2211
Age: 8
Weight: 11-8
OR: 148
Days: 78
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Sft/Hy | NvChG2 | 11-3 | 1/5 | Koktail Divin (3L) | 7/4F | 140 | 150 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 1/11 | O'Moore Park (3½L) | 13/8F | 132 | 146 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 22f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 2/8 | Mossy Fen Park (2L) | 13/8F | - | 134 |
| 8 May 25 | Tip Tipperary | 23.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 2/15 | Western Fold (8L) | 13/2 | - | 126 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 22f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-12 | F/14 | Glen Kiln () | 13/2 | 135 | - |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 25f Sft | HcHL | 11-1 | 3/20 | Flicker Of Hope (hd) | 4/1F | 130 | 136 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (0%)
Much improved since sent chasing, closely matched with Oscars Brother on these terms
2-1332
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 140
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 26 | Naa Naas | 24.5f Hy | NvChG3 | 11-0 t | 2/8 | Argento Boy (2½L) | 15/2 | 136 | 145 |
| 9 Jan 26 | Naa Naas | 24.5f Sft | NvCh | 11-10 t | 3/6 | Flicker Of Hope (6½L) | 7/2 | - | 139 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Sft/Hy | NvChG2 | 11-3 t | 3/5 | Oscars Brother (3L) | 12/1 | - | 145 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24.5f Sft | Ch | 11-12 t1 | 1/9 | Union Station (13L) | 13/2 | - | 131 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 22.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 2/10 | Sermandzarak (4½L) | 7/2 | 122 | 117 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 3/5 | Port Joulain (12½L) | 3/1 | 122 | 117 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (35%)
155-rated hurdler, now has serious questions to answer after his first four chase starts
4-0076
Age: 8
Weight: 11-3
OR: 143
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 26 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 6/9 | C'Est Ta Chance (15L) | 33/1 | 145 | 121 |
| 28 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 21.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 7/9 | Koktail Divin (51L) | 22/1 | - | 102 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 10/15 | Jimmy Du Seuil (60L) | 12/1 | - | 91 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 11/16 | Irish Panther (42L) | 5/1 | - | 100 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f Gd | HG1 | 11-10 | 4/11 | Hiddenvalley Lake (11L) | 6/1 | 155 | 151 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 3/13 | Bob Olinger (9¾L) | 7/1 | 152 | 156 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 12 wins from 40 in the last 14 days (30%)
Useful hurdler, yet to shine over fences though only 2 3/4l behind Gold Dancer at Limerick
06-U43
Age: 9
Weight: 11-3
OR: 135
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 21f Sft/Hy | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 3/4 | Final Demand (11L) | 100/1 | - | 142 |
| 11 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Hy | Ch | 11-7 | 4/10 | Kurasso Blue (14L) | 18/1 | - | 130 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | UR/12 | Final Demand () | 50/1 | - | - |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | HcHL | 10-3 | 6/16 | Hey Sunshine (7¼L) | 14/1 | 134 | 133 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcHG3 | 11-8 | 16/20 | Wellington Arch (36L) | 28/1 | 139 | 119 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Sft | HcH | 11-12 | 7/16 | Jump Allen (13L) | 10/1 | 135 | 130 |
Verdict
Although Gold Dancer is marginally better treated at these weights, OSCARS BROTHER is more likely to cope with the conditions
Oscars Brother
Betting Forecast:
11/8 Oscars Brother,
5/2 Gold Dancer,
3/1 Bossofthebrownies,
8/1 The Wallpark,
10/1 Western Walk
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