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Handicap | Chase | 4m 1f 56y
Anglers Crag
ANGLERS CRAG lost his way last season but bounced right back to his best starting out for this yard when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Carlisle on return and is of firm interest now having won this race 2 years ago. This extreme test should bring out the best in Livin On Luco and Val Dancer and they head the dangers.
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- 7Fortunate ManJ: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill1234-13Age 77/27/24/1
- OR: 128
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 21
As good as ever when winning same Aintree race for the second year running on return, beating a subsequent winner. Not quite in same form at Sandown since but worth another chance over a trip he's likely to stay.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park3m 42ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase3/6Aintree3m 210yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/8Uttoxeter3mGood to SoftChase4/8Carlisle3m 110yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase3/7Windsor3m 4f 162ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/11- 6Livin On LucoJ: Callum PritchardT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White16P3-14Age 84/110/37/2
- OR: 128
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 56
Suited by an increased test of stamina when making all in the 3½m Sussex National at Fontwell on return. Acquitted himself well when fourth in the Welsh National since is a definite contender.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosChepstow3m 6f 136yGood to SoftChase4/17Fontwell Park3m 3f 149yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/11Ffos Las2m 7f 177yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/8Exeter3m 54ySoftChasepu/8Cheltenham3m 1f 56yGood to SoftChase6/9- 2Anglers CragJ: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky Richards854PP-1Age 119/29/25/1
- OR: 130
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 83
Four wins in excellent 2023/24 campaign, including this race, but didn't reach anything like the same heights last season. However, took advantage of his reduced mark on return for new yard when making all at Carlisle in November and of firm interest now.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCarlisle3m 110ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase1/8Perth2m 7f 180yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chasepu/8Uttoxeter4m 2f 8yGood to SoftChasepu/16Musselburgh3m 7f 76yGood to SoftChase4/14Market Rasen2m 5f 89yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/10- 9Red DeltaJ: Charlie MaggsT: Fiona NeedhamF-21521Age 715/215/28/1
- OR: 128
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 57
Generally progressive and added another win to his tally at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. More needed again from out of the handicap/up in trip but he remains unexposed.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMarket Rasen3m 3f 123yGood to SoftChase1/9Doncaster3m 2f 1ySoftChase2/5Wetherby3m 45yGoodChase5/8Sedgefield3m 2f 59yGoodChase1/5Stratford-on-avon3m 3f 119yGoodChase2/10- 4Val DancerJ: Charlie HammondT: Mel Rowley112-934Age 915/215/28/1
- OR: 129
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 33
Straightforward type who was successful in 2024 Welsh National at Chepstow and seemingly as good as ever when third in the Becher at Aintree. Ran his usual honest race at Lingfield since and this extreme test will play to his strengths.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLingfield Park3m 4f 178ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase4/14Aintree3m 1f 188ySoftChase3/13Carlisle3m 2f 19yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase9/9Haydock Park3m 4f 97yGood to SoftChase2/9Chepstow3m 6f 130ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/15- 5Dom Of MaryJ: James DaviesT: James Owen28P-316Age 108/110/19/1
- OR: 128
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 56
Has made a positive start for this yard, building on return when winning here in November. Found the Welsh National at Chepstow too demanding since but he should make more of an impact here.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosChepstow3m 6f 136yGood to SoftChase6/17Newcastle3m 5f 190yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/9Kelso2m 7f 96yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase3/7Ayr3m 7f 176yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chasepu/23Cheltenham3m 2fGood to SoftChase8/23- 1Mr VangoJ: David BassT: Sara Bradstock/111-2PAge 108/17/115/2
- OR: 154
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Thrived last season, landing the London National at Sandown, Peter Marsh at Haydock and Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter. Ran at least as well when beaten only a short head in the Becher at Aintree (25.8f, soft) on return but had a rare off-day at Sandown. Type to bounce back.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park3m 42ySoft (Heavy in places)Chasepu/6Aintree3m 1f 188ySoftChase2/13Uttoxeter4m 2f 8yGood to SoftChase1/16Haydock Park3m 1f 125ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase1/8Sandown Park3m 4f 146yHeavyChase1/10- 3Only The BoldJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Jamie Snowden/P-3134Age 1114/118/116/1
- OR: 129
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 54
Had a disappointing 2023/24 for David Pipe but back on track for his new yard, winning Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Sound return from 4 months off when close third in Sandown but disappointed at Newbury since. No easy ride (can take little interest/get behind) but should stay this far.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury3m 1f 214yGood to SoftChase4/6Sandown Park3m 37yGood (Good to Firm in places)Chase3/4Uttoxeter3m 2f 13yGoodChase1/15Aintree3m 210yGoodChase3/6Ludlow3m 1f 125yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chasepu/7- 10KnockanoreJ: Freddie MitchellT: Ryan Potter60-P05PAge 920/120/118/1
- OR: 128
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Campaigned over fences last season, posting a career best when a wide-margin winner of this race. He's struggled for form since then, though, including back over hurdles last 3 starts. 10 lb out of the handicap.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury3m 57yGood to SoftHurdlepu/17Lingfield Park2m 7fGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle5/6Cheltenham2m 5fSoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle15/18Aintree2m 3f 200yGood to SoftChasepu/7Sandown Park3m 4f 146yGoodChase10/19- 8Whistle Stop TourJ: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore5-52535Age 825/120/122/1
- OR: 128
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 33
Progressed when winning back-to-back handicap chases at Kelso and Ayr (both at around 3m on deep ground) last season. More miss than hit since, however, turning in a lacklustre display at Lingfield last month. Tongue strap on 1st time. 3 lb out of weights.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLingfield Park3m 4f 178ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/14Ayr3m 70ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle3/10Haydock Park3m 1f 125yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/10Ayr3m 70ySoftHurdle2/7Perth2m 7f 180yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/5