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Citipost Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race)
Class 3, 3m1f, Chase, 4yo+, Rated 0-135, £12,832, 9 runners
Winning time 6m 29.37s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Mr J W Hendrick · Neil Mulholland
✓ Top rated ✓ Course & distance winner ✓ Trainer in form (7/28, 14 days)
Transmission looks the one to beat in this Cheltenham staying contest, and our rating of 141 puts him 3 lb ahead of Herakles Westwood, a margin that is worth having over 25 furlongs on good ground. He is the top-rated runner in a field of ten, and a gap of ten pounds or more back to the chasing pack behind the leading pair gives him a solid cushion if he runs to his best. Herakles Westwood is the chief danger on 138, while Sound And Fury and Karnaval Point, both on 131, are the others who could make the frame if Transmission is below par. Transmission is the confident choice.
Result
Mr O McGill
W R Crawford
up with the pace - blundered 1st - took command 10th - error 13th and jumpy at following fence - pressed 2 out - kept on well run-in to pull clear and win
Mr James King
Olly Murphy
held up in the pack - moved up after 4 out to take second 3 out - challenged for the lead 2 out - urged on before the last - outstayed by the winner on the run-in to finish second
Mr D O'Sullivan (7)
P A Fahy
Made all at the start - veered right at the 2nd - overtaken before the 9th but stayed close up - urged on after 3 out - never threatened the first two and finished 3rd
Mr A P Ryan
A. Slattery
out the back early - last of the group at the 6th - gained ground after 4 out - nudged 3 out - went 4th before 2 out - no extra late
Mr Samuel Scott (7)
Ben Pauling
Settled in midfield - moved up before 5th to sit just behind the leading two by the 8th - dropped away approaching 3 out - kept on steadily to finish 5th
Mr Lucas Murphy (5)
David Pipe
settled at the back early - 7th in the pack by halfway - urged 3 out but failed to pick up - finished 6th
Miss Gina Andrews
Warren Greatrex
Raced prominent early - took front spot before 9th - overtaken at following fence but stayed close to the new front runner - jumped sloppily 15th - weakened 3 out and finished 7th beaten 16 lengths
Mr D Doyle
Denis Gerard Hogan
prominent early - 5th at halfway - under pressure 4 out and faded steadily - finished 8th
Mr Freddie Robson (7)
Ben Pauling
prominent early - hampered at the 2nd and rider unseated
Non-runners: Transmission, Top Guy, Jaccours
Racecard
Miss Gina Andrews
Warren Greatrex 4/21
Herakles Westwood won three starts back and was second five runs ago, while he has run over today's trip and going before, and our rating of 138 ranks him second of ten. The main risk is a 210-day absence after being pulled up last time out, with 168 lb to carry.
- Sire
- Saddler Maker (IRE)
- Dam
- Une Histoire (FR) by Voix Du Nord
- Owner
- All Above Board Racing
- Foaled
- 2 Feb 2017
- Stable
- Upper Lambourn, Berks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 21 runs (19%)
- Trainer running to form
- 48%
- Ratings
- Perf 138
Transmission p Tip CD
14 days, Non-runner
9yo, 11-10, OR 131 137-50
J: Mr J W Hendrick (3) · T: Neil Mulholland
Mr J W Hendrick (3)
Neil Mulholland 7/28
Fresh from a run 14 days ago, Transmission has run over today's trip and on this going, and he showed his ability with a win five starts back and a third four starts back. He's been unplaced lately, and 164 lb is a big weight, but our rating of 141 makes him the one to beat.
- Sire
- Doyen (IRE)
- Dam
- Ellie (IRE) by Winged Love
- Owner
- Paul Mckeon
- Foaled
- 14 May 2017
- Stable
- Limpley Stoke, Wilts
- Trainer last 14 days
- 7 wins from 28 runs (25%)
- Trainer running to form
- 49%
- Ratings
- Perf 141
Mr Freddie Robson (7)
Ben Pauling 4/22
Twice a winner in his last five starts, including two starts back, Sound And Fury has run over today's trip and going and sits third of ten on our ratings at 131 against an official 126. The risk is a 252-day absence, plus 159 lb.
- Sire
- Milan (GB)
- Dam
- Tarantella Lady (GB) by Noverre
- Owner
- Foxtrot Sound And Fury
- Foaled
- 28 May 2017
- Stable
- Naunton, Gloucs
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 22 runs (18%)
- Trainer running to form
- 54%
- Ratings
- Perf 131
Mr James King
Olly Murphy 8/42
Little Ledgend arrives in fine heart, third last time out, and a winner two starts back, with a win three starts back too, and he has run over today's trip and going before. Carrying 158 lb off an official mark of 125 is the stiff part, and our rating has him sixth of ten.
- Sire
- Yeats (IRE)
- Dam
- Nicat's Benefit (IRE) by Beneficial
- Owner
- Gracehill Uk Partners
- Foaled
- 16 May 2020
- Stable
- Wilmcote, Warks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 8 wins from 42 runs (19%)
- Trainer running to form
- 53%
- Ratings
- Perf 125
Mr Lucas Murphy (5)
David Pipe 0/10
Karnaval Point arrives in sound form, third last time out and a second two starts back, and he has run over today's trip and going before. Fresh enough after 21 days, he's a leading threat, though 156 lb is a hefty burden and he's yet to win in his last six.
- Sire
- Great Pretender (IRE)
- Dam
- Meralda (FR) by Baby Turk
- Owner
- David Pipe Racing Club
- Foaled
- 30 Mar 2020
- Stable
- Nicholashayne, Somerset
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 10 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 46%
- Ratings
- Perf 131
Mr D Doyle
Denis Gerard Hogan 1/15
Our Soldier arrives fit after a second last time out and a third two starts back, with two wins in his last five and experience of today's trip and going, but a seventh three starts back and 155 lb to carry leave him with plenty to prove. Our rating of 124 ranks him seventh of ten.
- Sire
- Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
- Dam
- Bell Walks Day (IRE) by Flemensfirth
- Owner
- Denis Obrien
- Foaled
- 15 Mar 2019
- Stable
- Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 15 runs (7%)
- Trainer running to form
- 35%
- Ratings
- Perf 124
Mr O McGill
W R Crawford 0/1
Dinoland looks a tough sell, ranked ninth of ten on our figures and carrying 153 lb off an official mark of 120, but a second last time out, a win three starts back and another four starts back show his form is sound. He has run over today's trip and going, and he's fresh enough after 14 days.
- Sire
- Doctor Dino (FR)
- Dam
- Acland Street (FR) by Zabeel
- Owner
- Nigel Ohare J Mackle Mark Devlin Philip Smith
- Foaled
- 12 May 2018
- Stable
- Craigavon, Co Armagh
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 1 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 45%
- Ratings
- Perf 118
Mr D O'Sullivan (7)
P A Fahy 0/8
Brucejack bounced back with a third last time out, but an eighth two starts back and a seventh three starts back show inconsistency, with his only win in his last five a fourth-back affair. He has run over today's trip and going and is fresh enough after 14 days, yet 151 lb is a big ask, and our rating of 119 ranks him eighth of ten.
- Sire
- Shantou (USA)
- Dam
- Greenhall Rambler (IRE) by Anshan
- Owner
- Equine Gold Syndicate
- Foaled
- 30 May 2017
- Stable
- Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 8 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 41%
- Ratings
- Perf 119
Miss Heidi Palin
Dan Skelton 19/94
- Sire
- Court Cave (IRE)
- Dam
- Matt Wood (IRE) by Woodborough
- Owner
- Jdj Racing
- Foaled
- 2 Mar 2020
- Stable
- Alcester, Warwicks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 19 wins from 94 runs (20%)
Mr B M Coonan (5)
Robbie Llewellyn 0/2
- Sire
- Gris De Gris (IRE)
- Dam
- Ty Perrine (FR) by Assessor
- Owner
- On The Gallops & Partner
- Foaled
- 21 Apr 2019
- Stable
- Wroughton, Wilts
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
Mr Samuel Scott (7)
Ben Pauling 4/22
Awaythelad is winless in his last four, with a fifth last time out, a seventh three starts back and two pulled-up efforts, but he has run over today's trip and going and returns after 38 days. Our rating of 126 sits well above his official 112, though 145 lb is a hefty burden.
- Sire
- Getaway (GER)
- Dam
- Jennys Joy (IRE) by Oscar
- Owner
- Geri And The Pacemakers
- Foaled
- 9 May 2017
- Stable
- Naunton, Gloucs
- Trainer last 14 days
- 4 wins from 22 runs (18%)
- Trainer running to form
- 54%
- Ratings
- Perf 126
Mr A P Ryan
A. Slattery 1/17
Ladies Well has won three of her last six, including two starts back, and has run over today's trip and going, but a fourth last time out and a 143 lb burden off 110 make her hard to fancy. Our rating has her last of ten.
- Sire
- Mahler (GB)
- Dam
- Miss Crick (GB) by Midnight Legend
- Owner
- Mrs Croghs Syndicate
- Foaled
- 14 Apr 2020
- Stable
- Thurles, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 17 runs (6%)
- Trainer running to form
- 46%
- Ratings
- Perf 106
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.