Racing Blogger Handicap Chase.
Warwick · Wednesday, 31 Dec · 17:52
· 2m 4f
· Class 5
· TURF
WEIGHEDIN
Status
13:52
Off time
8
Runners
Good to Soft (Good in places)
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 9 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
2.80
9/5
02 · 🥈 2nd
4.50
7/2
03 · 🥉 3rd
5
4/1
04 · —
7
6/1
05 · —
7.50
13/2
06 · —
11
10/1
07 · —
19
18/1
08 · —
21
20/1
09 · —
81
80/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | — |
Northern Air (M)
[P1]
Failed to build on chasing debut fourth when beating just one in handicap chase at Sandown (15.4f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Back up in trip now with cheekpieces added and this fair hurdles winner is worth another chance.
|
Harry Skelton | D Skelton | 6 | 76.2 kg |
4.50
7/2
|
| 1st | 2 | — |
Roger Rarebit (G)
[TV]
In good nick last term until pulled up in handicap chase at Kelso (23.4f) 8 months ago. Has won off a break though so can't be discounted on his seasonal return.
|
Stan Sheppard | T Lacey | 8 | 75.7 kg |
7
6/1
|
| 2nd | 3 | — |
Koenigsstern (G)
Dual winning pointer who opened his chase account at Fontwell last Boxing Day. Back to form when third of 5 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f, soft) on his recent return. Can make his presence felt here.
|
James Davies | N J Gifford | 8 | 75.3 kg |
7.50
13/2
|
| — | 4 | — |
The Grey Man (G)
Shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) 64 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Much respected now going chasing.
|
James Best | H Dickin | 6 | 74.8 kg |
11
10/1
|
| 4th | 5 | — |
Bobbi's Beauty (M)
A two-time 2m chase scorer who has advanced her form this term, a close fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Lingfield (16f, good) 18 days ago. That form has been franked since so she's a likely player if her stamina holds out.
|
Freddie Keighley | M Keighley | 7 | 73 kg |
5
4/1
|
| — | 6 | — |
Almeirinda (M)
Showed fair hurdling form in France in 2023 but well held both runs for her current yard, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Needs this switch to chasing to spark major improvement.
|
Miss Lucy Turner | Miss V Williams | 6 | 73 kg |
81
80/1
|
| 5th | 7 | — |
Pescatorius (G)
[PT]
Better than ever and bids for a hat-trick after handicap chase wins at Sedgefield in October and Market Rasen (21.4f) 48 days ago. Since bought out of Olly Murphy's yard for 5,500 gns but still needs considering.
|
Beau Morgan | B R Summers | 6 | 72.6 kg |
19
18/1
|
| 3rd | 8 | — |
Rathmacknee (G)
It's now 16 runs since his last win in 2022 but he posted a respectable fifth of 11 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) 62 days ago. No forlorn hope off a slipping mark.
|
Caoilin Quinn | Mrs D O'Neill | 9 | 69.4 kg |
21
20/1
|
| 6th | 9 | — |
Cornish Comedy (G)
FAV
Much improved on his chasing bow when a clear second of 13 in handicap at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Looks to have more to offer so he has to be taken seriously nudged up 2 lb.
|
Charlie Price | R L Llewellyn | 5 | 68.9 kg |
2.80
9/5
|
Betting forecast: Cornish Comedy (9/5), Northern Air (7/2), Bobbi's Beauty (4/1), Roger Rarebit (6/1), Koenigsstern (13/2), The Grey Man (10/1), Pescatorius (18/1), Rathmacknee (20/1), Almeirinda (80/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 3961.0 GBP |
| P2 | 1822.0 GBP |
| P3 | 911.0 GBP |
| P4 | 456.0 GBP |
| P5 | 227.0 GBP |