Ascot Race 2

Copybet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)

Prize Money: $36,254

GIDLEIGH PARK (1) caught the eye when successful over 4000m attempting a G2 novice hurdle at Cheltenham before a sixth attempting the 4800m G1 Spa Novices Hurdle in March. Finds ideal opportunity on chase debut. Leading player. RARE EDITION (2) was a narrow winner of a 3200m novices chase at Uttoxeter last month. Could act well delivering second outing. BAD (4) enjoys this track having posted a smart runner-up effort tackling 3800m here three weeks ago. In the mix. RISKINTHEGROUND (3) brings plenty of chasing experience which could be an advantage. Not discounted.
  • Distance: 3781m
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Cloudy
  • Surface: Turf
  • Class: HCP CHSE, C3
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1H Fry
  • Gidleigh Park (1) 1x1116x
  • Trainer: H Fry (Corscombe)
  • Jockey: Bryan Carver
  • Weight: 74.5kg
  • Prize Money: $84,970
  • Win / Place: 80% / 80%
Unbeaten on Good
Unbeaten 1st Up

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WALK IN THE PARK (IRE)

Dam: LINDEMAN (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Presenting

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Rating

Stats
Career
5: 4-0-0
Season
2: 1-0-0
1st Up
2: 2-0-0
2nd Up
1: 1-0-0
3rd Up
1: 1-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
3: 2-0-0
Non-Metro
2: 2-0-0
Turf
5: 4-0-0
Good
2: 2-0-0
Soft
2: 2-0-0
Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
5: 4-0-0
Hurdle
4: 3-0-0
Handicap Rating
138
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Resuming after nine months. Finished off last preparation 6 of 13 runners at Cheltenham in the G1 Spa Novices Hurdle March 15 over 4800m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Stellar Story carrying 73kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 7 len Exeter 4yo+ NHDLE (C4) November 20 2023 over 3300m defeating Range carrying 70kg at $1.50. Makes strong appeal on best form and given another try.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 1315/3/24Cheltenham4828mG1 NHDLE 5U-Jonathan Burke73kgHeavy6:24.4045.2 km/h16.0L-$5.5048$242,530-

1. Stellar Story

2. The Jukebox Man

3. Dancing City

48 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 627/1/24Cheltenham4123mG2 NHDLE 4U-Jonathan Burke72kgGood Soft5:09.9647.9 km/h0.5L-$1.83f38$99,820-

1. Gidleigh Park

2. Lucky Place

3. Isaac Des Obeaux

38 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 920/12/23Newbury4123mNHDLE NOV 46-Jonathan Burke72.5kgSoft5:34.2644.4 km/h9.0L-$2.00f30$18,150-

1. Gidleigh Park

2. Fire Flyer

3. Theformismighty

1st of 1320/11/23Exeter3319mNHDLE 4U-Jonathan Burke70kgGood Soft4:15.0046.9 km/h7.5L-$1.50f246$16,510-

1. Gidleigh Park

2. Range

3. Salt Rock

246 Day Spell
1st of 1219/3/23Chepstow3229mMFLAT 46-Jonathan Burke72kgSoft4:06.2147.2 km/h6.0L-$7.00-$8,590-

1. Gidleigh Park

2. The Jukebox Man

3. King William Rufus

2C E Longsdon
  • Rare Edition (2) p0x310x0x1
  • Trainer: C E Longsdon (Chipping Norton)
  • Jockey: David Bass
  • Weight: 74kg
  • Prize Money: $94,158
  • Win / Place: 50% / 66%
Unbeaten 2nd Up
Strong Form on Good

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CALIFET (FR)

Dam: QUASPIA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Fragrant Mix

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Rating

Stats
Career
12: 6-1-1
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
4: 2-0-0
1st Up
5: 3-0-1
2nd Up
2: 2-0-0
3rd Up
2: 1-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-1-0
Metro
7: 3-0-1
Non-Metro
5: 3-1-0
Turf
12: 6-1-1
Good
9: 5-1-1
Soft
3: 1-0-0
Clockwise
7: 3-1-1
Anti-Clockwise
5: 3-0-0
Hurdle
10: 4-1-1
Steeple
1: 1-0-0
Handicap Rating
137
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 1-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m

Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 47 days. Last start won by a nose Uttoxeter 4yo+ CHSE (C3) on October 6 over 3200m defeating Rambo T carrying 71kg at $3 in a steeplechase. At only start last preparation finished 18th of 24 starters at Punchestown in the LR 4yo+ HDLE HCP on April 30 over 3300m, 47 len behind Daddy Long Legs carrying 72.5kg at $26. Can continue the bright start to the campaign.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 36/10/24Uttoxeter3218mCHSE 4U-David Bass71kgGood3:51.4250.1 km/h0.1L-$3.00159$19,880-

1. Rare Edition

2. Rambo T

3. Uncle Bert

159 Day Spell
18th of 2430/4/24Punchestown3319mLR HDLE HCP -J J O'Neill72.5kgY4:08.7048.0 km/h47.3L-$2673$86,720-

1. Daddy Long Legs

2. Brentford Hope

3. Conyers Hill

73 Day Spell
11th of 1617/2/24Ascot Uk3922mHDLE HCP 4U-Harry Cobden73kgGood Soft4:41.4250.2 km/h21.5L-$8.5035$90,750-

1. Mothill

2. Bad

3. Arqoob

35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 613/1/24Kempton Park3218mHDLE HCP 4U-H Cobden76kgGood Soft3:58.4248.6 km/h2.5L-$2.38f28$31,760-

1. Rare Edition

2. Fransham

3. Arqoob

3rd of 1116/12/23Doncaster3319mHDLE HCP 3U-Bradley Roberts66.5kgGood Soft4:01.5049.5 km/h0.8L-$3.25f246$94,040-

1. Geromino

2. First Impression

3. Rare Edition

246 Day Spell
11th of 1214/4/23Aintree3313mG1 NHDLE 4U-Brian Hughes73kgGood Soft4:06.9048.3 km/h40.3L-$4131$184,500-

1. Inthepocket

2. Strong Leader

3. Luccia

31 Day Freshen-Up
3Dan Skelton
  • Riskintheground (3) 5x11151335
  • Trainer: Dan Skelton (Alcester)
  • Jockey: Harry Skelton
  • Weight: 72kg
  • Prize Money: $95,597
  • Win / Place: 23% / 47%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PRESENTING (GB)

Dam: THE FOLKES CHOICE (GB)

Dam's Sire: King's Theatre

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Rating

Stats
Career
21: 5-1-4
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
8: 4-0-2
1st Up
4: 1-1-0
2nd Up
4: 1-0-2
3rd Up
4: 1-0-0
4th Up
3: 0-0-0
Metro
5: 0-0-3
Non-Metro
16: 5-1-1
Turf
21: 5-1-4
Good
17: 4-0-3
Soft
4: 1-1-1
Clockwise
9: 2-0-1
Anti-Clockwise
12: 3-1-3
Hurdle
6: 1-0-1
Steeple
12: 4-0-3
Handicap Rating
133
Jockey Stats
Horse
19: 5-1-4
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 5029m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments
Useful type. Last run finished fifth of 10 runners at Wincanton 4yo+ STPLE HCP (C1) on November 9 over 5000m, 32 len behind Al Dancer with 67kg at $11. Run before finished third of 11 starters at Cheltenham 4yo+ STPLE HCP (C3) on October 26 over 4000m, 2.75 len behind Lisnamult Lad with 72.5kg at $9.50. Go close. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 109/11/24Wincanton5029mSTPLE HCP 4U-Harry Skelton67kgGood6:12.6548.6 km/h32.8L-$1114$145,200-

1. Al Dancer

2. Lord Accord

3. Gustavian

3rd of 1126/10/24Cheltenham4023mSTPLE HCP 4U-Harry Skelton72.5kgGood4:48.8950.1 km/h2.8L-$9.5036$38,050-

1. Lisnamult Lad

2. Weveallbeencaught

3. Riskintheground

36 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 420/9/24Newton Abbot4224mCHSE 4U-Harry Skelton75.5kgGood5:09.7049.1 km/h4.0L-$4.3314$35,200-

1. Glynn

2. Lallygag

3. Riskintheground

1st of 86/9/24Bangor On Dee4123mSTPLE HCP 4U-Harry Skelton74.5kgGood4:50.9551.0 km/h2.0L-$3.00f48$28,540-

1. Riskintheground

2. Bella Bliss

3. The Flier Begley

48 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 1620/7/24Market Rasen4325mSTPLE HCP 4U-Fergus Gillard71kgGood5:21.5848.4 km/h10.8L-$2120$181,490-

1. Sure Touch

2. Soul Icon

3. Statuario

1st of 530/6/24Uttoxeter4023mSTPLE HCP 5U-Harry Skelton66kgGood Soft5:06.8047.2 km/h0.3L-$3.20f28$35,750-

1. Riskintheground

2. Dripsey Moon

3. Will Carver

4B Pauling
  • Bad (4) 6x323200x2
  • Trainer: B Pauling (Naunton)
  • Jockey: Ben Jones
  • Weight: 69kg
  • Prize Money: $99,838
  • Win / Place: 8.33% / 66%

5 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: MORANDI (FR)

Dam: LOVE OVER GOLD (FR)

Dam's Sire: Peintre Celebre

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Rating

Stats
Career
12: 1-5-2
Distance
1: 0-1-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-1-0
Track
5: 0-2-2
Season
4: 0-2-0
1st Up
5: 1-2-1
2nd Up
3: 0-2-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-1
4th Up
1: 0-1-0
Metro
9: 0-3-2
Non-Metro
3: 1-2-0
Turf
12: 1-5-2
Good
6: 0-3-1
Soft
5: 0-2-1
Heavy
1: 1-0-0
Clockwise
10: 1-4-2
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-1-0
Hurdle
11: 1-4-2
Steeple
1: 0-1-0
Handicap Rating
126
Jockey Stats
Horse
4: 0-2-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3822m

Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months finished second in a small field at this track 4yo+ STPLE HCP (C3) on November 2 over 3800m, 1.0 len behind Bhaloo with 66.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up finished second of 8 runners at Newbury 4yo+ HDLE HCP (C1) on December 2 over 3300m, 0.8 len behind Hansard with 68kg at $7.50. Won't have to improve much to feature.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 42/11/24Ascot Uk3822mSTPLE HCP 4U-Kielan Woods66.5kgGood4:43.8848.5 km/h1.0L-$2.25f189$35,180-

1. Bhaloo

2. Bad

3. What Path

189 Day Spell
10th of 1727/4/24Sandown Park Uk4023mHDLE HCP 4U-Ben Jones68kgGood4:53.3049.4 km/h41.3L-$9.5049$63,520-

1. Ike Sport

2. Pic Roc

3. Kamaxos

49 Day Freshen-Up
11th of 169/3/24Sandown Park Uk3215mHCP HDLE 4U-Ben Jones70.5kgSoft4:05.1047.2 km/h25.8L-$6.00f21$184,500-

1. Go Dante

2. Faivoir

3. Jipcot

2nd of 1617/2/24Ascot Uk3922mHDLE HCP 4U-Ben Jones65.5kgGood Soft4:41.4250.2 km/h0.2L-$5.50f57$90,750-

1. Mothill

2. Bad

3. Arqoob

57 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 1422/12/23Ascot Uk3118mHDLE HCP 3U-Beau Morgan75kgGood Soft3:44.9349.9 km/h5.8L-$3.5020$28,400-

1. Titan Discovery

2. Toonagh Warrior

3. Bad

2nd of 82/12/23Newbury3319mHDLE HCP 4U-Ben Jones68kgGood Soft3:51.7951.5 km/h0.8L-$7.5028$90,750-

1. Hansard

2. Bad

3. Brentford Hope

5Venetia Williams
  • Bucksy Des Epeires (5) f2x124092x
  • Trainer: Venetia Williams (Kings Caple, H'fords)
  • Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
  • Weight: 66.5kg
  • Prize Money: $66,520
  • Win / Place: 10% / 50%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BUCK'S BOUM (FR)

Dam: MALINE DES EPEIRES (FR)

Dam's Sire: Ballingarry

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Rating

Stats
Career
10: 1-4-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
3: 0-1-0
1st Up
3: 1-1-0
2nd Up
2: 0-1-0
3rd Up
2: 0-1-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
7: 1-1-0
Non-Metro
3: 0-3-0
Turf
10: 1-4-0
Good
2: 1-0-0
Soft
7: 0-3-0
Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Clockwise
4: 0-3-0
Anti-Clockwise
6: 1-1-0
Hurdle
10: 1-4-0
Handicap Rating
121
Jockey Stats
Horse
5: 1-1-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 2 of 7 starters at Ludlow 4yo+ HDLE HCP (C4) April 2 over 4200m, slow track; behind Legionar with 76kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by a nose Lingfield 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) November 21 2023 over 3900m defeating Illico De Cotte with 71kg at $6. Can pose a serious challenge.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 72/4/24Ludlow4224mHDLE HCP 4U-Charlie Deutsch76kgSoft5:34.3245.5 km/h0.3L-$7.5045$16,340-

1. Legionar

2. Bucksy Des Epeires

3. Tedley

45 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 917/2/24Ascot Uk3922mNHDLE 5U-Charlie Deutsch73kgGood Soft4:43.1349.9 km/h34.5L-$1227$45,370-

1. Pic Roc

2. Inthewaterside

3. Juventus De Brion

99th of 1121/1/24Lingfield3922mNHDLE HCP 4U-Charlie Deutsch75.5kgSoft4:53.7148.1 km/h99.0L-$1726$36,300-

1. Inthewaterside

2. He'S A Latchico

3. Canty Bay

4th of 726/12/23Aintree4023mHDLE HCP 4U-Charlie Deutsch65kgSoft5:36.2043.1 km/h16.8L-$3.75f17$116,160-

1. Bingoo

2. Ted Hastings

3. Resplendent Grey

2nd of 109/12/23Sandown Park Uk3218mHDLE HCP 3U-Ned Fox62kgHeavy4:22.0744.2 km/h3.5L-$1018$108,900-

1. Spirit D'Aunou

2. Bucksy Des Epeires

3. Punta Del Este

1st of 821/11/23Lingfield3922mMHDLE 4U-Charlie Deutsch71kgGood Soft4:59.7747.1 km/h0.1L-$6.00394$14,520-

1. Bucksy Des Epeires

2. Illico De Cotte

3. Tintagel Queen

394 Day Spell
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