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Handicap | Chase | 1m 7f 199y
Jazzy Matty
Plenty to consider in what is a typically-intriguing renewal. JAZZY MATTY won this decisively as a novice last season and has likely had this race as his long-term target again having been campaigned mainly over hurdles. First-season chasers could have a major say once more, with Be Aware and Vanderpoel prominent on the shortlist. Several of the Irish runners clashed in a Leopardstown handicap five weeks ago, with Inthepocket and Ballysax Hank shaping best.
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- 4Be AwareJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton88-1222Age 79/25/14/1
- OR: 147
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 54
Useful hurdler who has improved switched to fences this season (has become a free-going front runner), winning Stratford handicap on return and even better form when runner-up in small-field graded novices next 3 starts, including over C&D on first of them. Got to be of interest back handicapping.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWindsor2m 37ySoftChase2/3Sandown Park1m 7f 99yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/4Cheltenham1m 7f 199ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase2/6Stratford-on-avon2m 3f 98yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/8Aintree2m 4fGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle8/20- 8Jazzy MattyJ: Danny GilliganT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland16-P056Age 713/213/27/1
- OR: 143
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 52
Showed much improved form when winning this race last year off 8 lb lower, bagging himself another Cheltenham Festival handicap in the process (Fred Winter winner in 2023). The way he has been campaigned this season suggests this has been the target once again (headgear on).DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles1m 7f 168yYieldingHurdle6/13Cheltenham2m 3f 200yGood to SoftHurdle5/20Galway2m 6f 111yGoodChase12/22Punchestown2m 4f 118yYieldingHurdlepu/16Fairyhouse2mYielding to SoftHurdle6/16- 9VanderpoelJ: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling1P-3211Age 77/17/115/2
- OR: 141
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 67
Took a big step forward on third chase start when winning at Ascot in December and confirmed that form when following up in another small-field handicap at Sandown. Seems very well suited by a soundly-run race and this unexposed sort is on the shortlist.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park1m 7f 99yGoodChase1/5Ascot2m 172ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/4Lingfield Park2m 4fGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/6Uttoxeter1m 7f 214yGood to SoftChase3/5Kelso2m 2f 25yGood to SoftHurdlepu/9- 20Release The BeastJ: Sean FlanaganT: Paul Nolan, Ireland3166-22Age 78/18/115/2
- OR: 136
- EQ: Hood and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 75
Didn't go on as expected after winning a novice at Limerick last season but firmly back on track when runner-up in Wexford/Leopardstown handicaps this campaign. May ideally prefer further than this but respected all the same. Hood added.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase2/20Wexford2m 3f 130yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Chase2/11Fairyhouse2m 175ySoft to HeavyChase6/9Punchestown2mSoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase6/6Limerick2m 1f 145yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/7- 5InthepocketJ: M. P. WalshT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland13-F555Age 98/17/115/2
- OR: 146
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 37
Very talented novice hurdler in 2022/23, fourth in the Supreme Hurdle at this meeting before winning Grade 1 at Aintree. Hasn't stood much racing switched to fences over the last 2 years but caught the eye in a very competitive Leopardstown handicap last month and better ground here will suit.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 1fSoftChase5/14Fairyhouse2m 1f 30yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase5/12Navan2m 4f 150ySoft to Heavy (Heavy in places)Chase5/9Naas2mSoft (Soft to Heavy in places)ChaseF/5Naas2mSoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase3/5- 18Relieved Of DutiesJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland-F51254Age 79/110/111/1
- OR: 136
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Failed to build on a promising start over hurdles and it's a similar story over fences so far, well held at Punchestown last 2 starts after a promising second in C&D novice in October. Opening mark in this sphere looks no more than fair.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPunchestown2m 108yHeavyChase4/4Punchestown2m 43ySoft to Heavy (Heavy in places)Chase5/5Cheltenham1m 7f 199yGood to SoftChase2/7Fairyhouse2m 110yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase1/8Killarney2m 1fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle5/8- 14Ballysax HankJ: James BowenT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland-231286Age 710/110/111/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 37
Versatile performer who just failed to land American Grand National at Far Hills (hurdle,21f) in October. Shaped better than bare result the bare result in listed handicaps at Leopardstown next 2 starts and this has likely been the target.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 1fSoftChase6/14Leopardstown3m 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase8/28Far Hills2m 5fHurdle2/8Gowran Park1m 6fGood to YieldingFlat1/11Market Rasen2m 5f 89yGoodChase1/15- 19Jasko Des DamesJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland55-0220Age 712/112/114/1
- OR: 136
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 37
Quickly proved himself a better chaser than hurdler last season (decent fifth in this off 5 lb lower). Resumed progress with good runner-up efforts at Listowel/Cheltenham in the autumn and shaped as if needing the run back from 3 months off at Leopardstown 5 weeks ago. Better expected now.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 1fSoftChase12/14Cheltenham1m 7f 199yGood to SoftChase2/9Listowel2m 1f 150yYielding to SoftChase2/13Punchestown2m 75yYieldingChase12/23Cheltenham1m 7f 199yGood to SoftChase5/20- 17Break My SoulJ: Sam EwingT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland4-41472Age 712/118/114/1
- OR: 136
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Outran her odds when fourth in the Aintree Hurdle on second start for this yard last season. Mixed record switched to fences this term, though latest second in small-field novice at Punchestown was one of her better efforts. Opening mark in this sphere looks no more than fair.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPunchestown2m 108yHeavyChase2/4Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase7/9Cork2m 200ySoftChase4/8Gowran Park2mHeavyChase1/7Punchestown2m 45yYieldingHurdle4/6- 7AddragooleJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland0321413Age 712/112/111/1
- OR: 145
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 37
Profile over fences is a progressive one, bagging a big-field handicap at Leopardstown on Boxing Day before good third off 10 lb higher there 5 weeks ago. However, his one disappointing run this season came over C&D in October.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 1fSoftChase3/14Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase1/20Cheltenham1m 7f 199yGood to SoftChase4/7Sligo2m 1f 120yYieldingChase1/8Galway2m 2f 54yGood to Yielding (Good in places)Chase2/7- 16Jour D'EvasionJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Henry Daly15-5111Age 712/112/111/1
- OR: 137
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 47
Winning hurdler who has quickly made up into an even better chaser this season, defying a further 10 lb rise when bringing up the hat-trick at Warwick 7 weeks ago, overcoming some slightly scruffy jumping. Progressing well, though it remains to be seen how he copes in a bigger field.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWarwick2m 54yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/5Chepstow2m 16yGood to SoftChase1/5Bangor-on-dee2m 1f 77yHeavy (Soft in places)Chase1/7Aintree1m 7f 176yGood to SoftChase5/9Ascot2m 3f 58yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle5/11- 15Personal AmbitionJ: Kielan WoodsT: Ben Pauling3P-4P51Age 714/114/112/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 22
Bounced back to form when winning 3-runner novice at Newbury (2m) 3 weeks ago, seeming to relish the combination of first-time blinkers and drop back in trip under a typically attacking ride. Will find this much harder to dominate, however.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury2m 92ySoftChase1/3Ascot2m 2f 181ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/5Newbury2m 4f 118ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdlepu/15Carlisle2m 3f 218ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle4/11Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChasepu/20- 10Western DiegoJ: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland25-8314Age 916/118/114/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 37
Mixed record over fences but is coming good at the right time, posting a career best when opening account in this sphere at Fairyhouse before backing that up with a fourth at Leopardstown off 8 lb higher 5 weeks ago despite things not panning out quite so well. Yard still seeking first win in this.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 1fSoftChase4/14Fairyhouse2m 1f 30yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase1/12Fairyhouse2m 1f 30yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase3/12Punchestown2m 4f 55yYieldingChase8/18Ayr2m 110yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase5/7- 3RubaudJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls5-51132Age 816/116/114/1
- OR: 148
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Front runner who bagged a Grade 2 novice chase at Kempton last season. Won the Elite Hurdle for a third year running at Wincanton in November and good placed efforts in Grade 1 at Kempton/Grade 2 at Wincanton since. Potentially on a nice mark back over fences.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWincanton1m 7f 50yHeavyHurdle2/4Kempton Park2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle3/6Wincanton1m 7f 50yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle1/4Kempton Park2mGood (Good to Firm in Places)Hurdle1/4Punchestown2m 75yYieldingChase5/6- 12Special CadeauJ: M. P. O'ConnorT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland5-25236Age 820/116/118/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 102
Consistent rather than progressive over fences since making a winning debut in this sphere in maiden at Thurles over a year ago, though underperformed returned to softer ground in listed handicap at Fairyhouse when last seen in November.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse2m 1f 30yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase6/12Ascot2m 172yGoodChase3/10Roscommon2m 147yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Chase2/6Galway2m 2f 54yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Chase5/11Killarney2m 1fYielding to Soft (Yielding in places)Chase2/4- 1Touch Me NotJ: James SmithT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland54-4232Age 725/125/122/1
- OR: 155
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Likeable type who won a Grade 2 as a novice and plenty of good efforts in defeat since. However, his consistency means he's getting no respite from the handicapper.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNaas2mHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places )Chase2/5Fairyhouse2m 1f 30yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase3/12Fairyhouse2m 1f 30yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/12Navan2mSoft to Heavy (Soft in places)Chase4/5Aintree1m 7f 176yGoodChase4/5- 6BoothillJ: Bryan CarverT: Harry Fry2F4-P53Age 1128/128/125/1
- OR: 145
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 74
Lightly raced in recent seasons and no longer the force of old.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park2mGoodChase3/7Sandown Park1m 7f 99yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/5Ascot2m 172yGood to SoftChasepu/10Ascot2m 167yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase4/4Kempton Park2mGood to Soft (Good in places)ChaseF/7- 2CalicoJ: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton432-114Age 1028/128/125/1
- OR: 153
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 32
Brilliantly primed to win 2 £100k handicaps over C&D and Ascot this autumn. Shaped as if needing the run back from 11 weeks off in Game Spirit at Newbury last month and should be spot on now.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury2m 92yHeavy (Soft in places)Chase4/6Ascot2m 172yGood to SoftChase1/10Cheltenham1m 7f 199yGood to SoftChase1/9Aintree1m 7f 176yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase2/14Doncaster2m 78yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/9- 13MartatorJ: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams08-529UAge 933/133/128/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 39
Most progressive when landing 5-timer in 2024. Has come back down weights and showed ability remains when second at Ascot in November but that very much a standout effort this season. Never involved when tenth in this last year off 8 lb higher. Change of headgear.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park1m 7f 99ySoft (Heavy in places)Chaseur/11Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase9/10Ascot2m 172yGood to SoftChase2/10Exeter2m 1f 109yGoodChase5/6Plumpton2m 214yGoodChase8/10- 11The Other MozzieJ: Brian HughesT: L J Morgan71-0770Age 733/133/128/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 56
Ended last season in top form, not seen to best effect when seventh in the Golden Miller at this meeting before winning Premier Handicap at Ayr. Respectable return in the Paddy Power Gold Cup here but well held next 2 starts and has since left Gavin Cromwell. Tongue tie back on.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse2m 1f 30yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase11/12Kelso2m 1f 14ySoftChase7/9Cheltenham2m 4f 44ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase7/12Punchestown2m 94yYieldingHurdle12/22Ayr2m 110yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase1/7- Non-Runners
- 22Ryan's RocketWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: Fergal O'Brien126U-1UAge 8
- OR: 134
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 74
Successful as a novice over fences and better than ever when picking off the pacesetters at Newbury on return. Still tanking along when unseating in Desert Orchid at Kempton over Christmas, albeit too far out to say with confidence where he would have finished. Remains of interest. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park2mGoodChaseur/7Newbury2m 92yGood to SoftChase1/10Market Rasen2m 3f 34yGoodChaseur/4Cheltenham2m 4f 127ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase6/7Ascot2m 167yGood to SoftChase2/4- 21Golden JoyWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland517-P42Age 7
- OR: 134
- EQ: Visor and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 37
Sole win for this yard came in a maiden chase at Leopardstown over a year ago. Has been let down by jumping since but took a big step back in the right direction in this headgear when second in listed handicap at Leopardstown 5 weeks ago. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 1fSoftChase2/14Naas2mSoftChase4/9Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chasepu/20Cork2m 1f 25yYieldingChase7/7Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase1/7