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Cheltenham

Today, ChaseClass 21m7fGood Soft

CALICO is only 2 lb higher than when winning this race last season and Dan Skelton's charge can enhance his fine record fresh to make it back-to-back to wins in the contest. Front-runner Matata developed into a very smart chaser last season and has to be respected dropping back from Graded company, whilst Irish raider Jasko des Dames bumped into a well-treated sort at Listowel last month and completes the shortlist in an intriguing contest.

  • Calico
  • Matata
  • Jasko Des Dames
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 7. Jasko Des Dames
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 311255-02
    Price History:
    3.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Quickly proved himself a better chaser than hurdler last season when winning at Wexford and Punchestown. Fifth in the Grand Annual at the Festival here later in the campaign and was a creditable second in a 13-runner handicap at Listowel last month. Respected with fitness on his side.
  • 1. Matata
    J: J. J. SlevinT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
    F: 40/212133-
    Price History:
    4.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    160
    Days Since Last Run:
    203
    Verdict
    Headstrong sort but developed into a very smart sort last season, winning over C&D in November prior to producing a high-class performance under top weight when landing 8-runner handicap at Windsor (2m) in January. Highly tried after and he's very much respected back in a handicap.
  • 5. Calico
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 04/P13432-
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    204
    Verdict
    Enhanced good record fresh when winning this race on his return last season and signed off for the first with a fine second in the Red Rum at Aintree, faring easily the best of those to come from rear. Leading contender.
  • 8. Traprain Law
    J: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
    F: 2/34437P-2
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Had a good first season over fences in 2023/24, winning 2 of his 5 starts. Couldn't add to his tally last term but has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and shaped well when runner-up at Kelso on return. Not ruled out despite racing from out of the weights.
  • 6. Third Time Lucki
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 26505-11
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    117
    Verdict
    Rejuvenated this summer by Fergal O'Brien, capitalising on a much-reduced mark at Bangor before following up at Uttoxeter in June. Still potentially well treated on his best form for all this is tougher company.
  • 3. Brookie
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony Honeyball
    F: 4P/17312-4
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    149
    Days Since Last Run:
    176
    Verdict
    Useful sort over hurdles and has advanced his form over fences, winning a pair of 2m handicaps and excellent second to Kalif Du Berlais when stepped up to Grade 1 level at Aintree in April. Maybe feeling effects of the season at Punchestown after and he remains on a workable mark back in a handicap.
  • 4. Uncle Phil
    J: Harry CobdenT: Chester Williams
    F: 1315/0P68-
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    328
    Verdict
    Smart handicap chaser at his best for W. P. Mullins but offered little last season. Since changed hands for 14,000 gns and is potentially well handicapped on best form, for all he'll need to rediscover it.
  • 2. Unexpected Party
    J: Harry AtkinsT: Dan Skelton
    F: 1P/524225-
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    149
    Days Since Last Run:
    181
    Verdict
    Smart sort won the 2024 Grand Annual at the Festival here 2 years ago and was a good second in the corresponding race last season. Ran as well as could've been expected in the Celebration Chase last time and market should prove best guide after 6 months off.
  • 9. Dr T J Eckleburg
    J: Conor RingT: Evan Williams
    F: 3123215-0
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    167
    Verdict
    Better than ever last season, gaining his second 2m win at Chepstow in February. Set a lot to do when recording a good fifth of 14 in the Red Rum at Aintree and it's easy to overlook his most recent outing over hurdles, though a career best is probably needed here.
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