This can go the way of WASDELL DUNDALK who signalled he is ready to bag a fifth C&D victory on the back of a very good recent second here. Half Shot could emerge as the one to chase home Lisa Harrison's veteran ahead of Breizh River and Sea Aster.
Wasdell Dundalk
Half Shot
Breizh River
3m Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
5. Wasdell Dundalk
J: Danny McMenaminT: Lisa Harrison
F: 41FPP2-82
Price History:
4.50
Age:
10
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
A 4-time C&D winner who comes here on the back of a very good second of 9 in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 35 days ago, faring best of those held up. Expected to be bang there off an unchanged mark.
1. Whistleinthedark
J: Harry ReedT: L J Morgan
F: 980426-14
Price History:
3.75
Age:
10
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
C&D winner in May. Not disgraced when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to firm, 9/2) 23 days ago so this veteran is one to consider.
3. Half Shot
J: Nathan MoscropT: Iain Jardine
F: 123371-53
Price History:
4.00
Age:
11
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Latest win in chase at Kelso in April. 7/1, good third of 9 in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 35 days ago, clear of rest. Ought to be in the shake-up once more.
2. Breizh River
J: Craig NicholT: Paul Robson
F: 11315PP-3
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Three wins from 8 runs last season. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 6 in handicap chase at this course (16f, good, 17/2) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not ruled out after a wind op.
4. Sea Aster
J: Sean BowenT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: P4641U-58
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Latest win in chase at Down Royal in April. 14/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Roscommon (25.1f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Possibilities.
6. Saint Arvans
J: Charlie PriceT: Maurice Barnes
F: P/254338-2
Price History:
9.00
Age:
11
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
C&D winner. Remote second of 6 to Whistleinthedark in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft, 8/1) 59 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Twelve runs since last win in 2023.
7. No Regrets
J: Sean QuinlanT: Nicky Richards
F: 27/134F2-5
Price History:
13.00
Age:
11
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Off 7 months before a fading fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft, 8/1) 36 days ago. Can take a step forward now.