Minella Class 50/1 ew Paddy Power NRNB
One of a more speculative one but at 50/1 worth a poke ew
Well worth a watch of his race over 3m1f in a bog lto - was wide all the way and giving away ground but what was massively eyecatching was the amount of ground he made up from miles back on the bridle between 4 out and 3 out b4 folding very late on after somehow looking in with a chance of a place from nowhere!
His only entry is here and mark has dropped from 144 to 132 over hurdles and must b very close to being well handicapped now again
This is a horse who has bags of backclass including
« 1 First Lieutenant (IRE) 7/1 6 11-7 M F Morris 142 * * »
Davy Russell
Chased leaders, ridden from 2 out, not much room last, 2 lengths down on leader soon after, rallied gamely under pressure run-in, led last stride (op 13-2)
« 2 shd Rock On Ruby (IRE) 13/2 6 11-7 t Paul Nicholls 147 * * »
Daryl Jacob
One of a more speculative one but at 50/1 worth a poke ew
Well worth a watch of his race over 3m1f in a bog lto - was wide all the way and giving away ground but what was massively eyecatching was the amount of ground he made up from miles back on the bridle between 4 out and 3 out b4 folding very late on after somehow looking in with a chance of a place from nowhere!
His only entry is here and mark has dropped from 144 to 132 over hurdles and must b very close to being well handicapped now again
This is a horse who has bags of backclass including
« 1 First Lieutenant (IRE) 7/1 6 11-7 M F Morris 142 * * »
Davy Russell
Chased leaders, ridden from 2 out, not much room last, 2 lengths down on leader soon after, rallied gamely under pressure run-in, led last stride (op 13-2)
« 2 shd Rock On Ruby (IRE) 13/2 6 11-7 t Paul Nicholls 147 * * »
Daryl Jacob
In touch, good headway to chase leaders 2 out, ridden and 1 length down when left with 2 lengths lead last, stayed on well under pressure, caught last stride (op 15-2)
« 3 4½ So Young (FR) 2/1F 5 11-7 W P Mullins 140 * * »
R Walsh
Held up towards rear but in touch, good headway to chase leaders 2 out, staying on to press for 2nd when blundered last, soon outpaced by leading duo but kept on well for 3rd (tchd 9-4 in places)
« 4 2¼ Oscars Well (IRE) 4/1 6 11-7 Mrs John Harrington 147 * * »
Robbie Power
Took keen hold, raced in touch, headway to challenge 2 out, led soon after, 1 length lead and staying on when mistake and sprawled badly last, not recover (op 7-2)
« 5 1½ Megastar 16/1 6 11-7 Gary Moore 141 * * »
Jamie Moore
« 3 4½ So Young (FR) 2/1F 5 11-7 W P Mullins 140 * * »
R Walsh
Held up towards rear but in touch, good headway to chase leaders 2 out, staying on to press for 2nd when blundered last, soon outpaced by leading duo but kept on well for 3rd (tchd 9-4 in places)
« 4 2¼ Oscars Well (IRE) 4/1 6 11-7 Mrs John Harrington 147 * * »
Robbie Power
Took keen hold, raced in touch, headway to challenge 2 out, led soon after, 1 length lead and staying on when mistake and sprawled badly last, not recover (op 7-2)
« 5 1½ Megastar 16/1 6 11-7 Gary Moore 141 * * »
Jamie Moore
In rear and not fluent 2nd and 3rd, headway 2 out, soon ridden and never reached leaders, not fluent last, kept on run-in
« 6 nse Minella Class (IRE) 10/1 6 11-7 Nicky Henderson 148 * * »
Barry Geraghty
Tracked leaders, slight lead after 3 out, ridden last and soon headed, weakened approaching last (op 12-1)
Has a failed time as a chaser to overcome but so did Oscara Dara who the stable landed a big hcap with!
Has been 2nd to Peddlers Cross over fences and was travelling very well when falling at the 10th when falling against Cue Card, For Non Stop and Walkon, and went off fav versus Cristal Bonus when pulled up after jumping went to pot nto
Won on his 1st start this season in Nov in a Novice chase beating Theatrical star by an easy 2 1/2l - he beat Colour Squadron by 5l nto and is now rated 135
Arthurian Legend 1 1/3l back in 3rd rated 132 and was a close 2nd to Keppols Hill nto
Restless Harry 4l back in 4th won by 11l beating Tullamore Dew nto
This shows that he retains some quality and his mark has dropped to a very tempting 132 over hurdles, he has obviously had some problems but that win this season at least shows he retains some of his old ability and the better ground and pace at Chelt could see him surprise a few at a very big price if getting in!
« 6 nse Minella Class (IRE) 10/1 6 11-7 Nicky Henderson 148 * * »
Barry Geraghty
Tracked leaders, slight lead after 3 out, ridden last and soon headed, weakened approaching last (op 12-1)
Has a failed time as a chaser to overcome but so did Oscara Dara who the stable landed a big hcap with!
Has been 2nd to Peddlers Cross over fences and was travelling very well when falling at the 10th when falling against Cue Card, For Non Stop and Walkon, and went off fav versus Cristal Bonus when pulled up after jumping went to pot nto
Won on his 1st start this season in Nov in a Novice chase beating Theatrical star by an easy 2 1/2l - he beat Colour Squadron by 5l nto and is now rated 135
Arthurian Legend 1 1/3l back in 3rd rated 132 and was a close 2nd to Keppols Hill nto
Restless Harry 4l back in 4th won by 11l beating Tullamore Dew nto
This shows that he retains some quality and his mark has dropped to a very tempting 132 over hurdles, he has obviously had some problems but that win this season at least shows he retains some of his old ability and the better ground and pace at Chelt could see him surprise a few at a very big price if getting in!