Close Bros Handicap Chase

[Kevloaf]

Really coming round to Roaring Bull for this, ive already backed 3 in it though so not sure I need another one! Can anyone dissuade me?!

errrm...

He's not well handicapped on any of the collateral form I can see?

Beaten by Campeador that's been beaten by Articulum which wouldn't leave him thrown in?

9L behind Us and Them and 11L behind Sharjah over hurdles (behind Shady Operator too)




I'd respect the connections but doesn't look particularly well handicapped?
Then again, 20/1 so do what you want

[Liammet]

I see it as a positive that Cooper will ride Quamino
Brian Hughes is a much better jockey for Ridersonthestorm

[Kevloaf]

Racing Post Verdit:

The solid-looking A PLUS TARD is taken to show further progress and give rising star Rachael Blackmore a Festival success.



A Plus Tard Last two wins came in big fields; only a 5yo and looks open to plenty more improvement


Azzerti Reserve; won two of his last three starts but fell at this course in between


Ben Dundee Let down by his jumping since winning at Punchestown; needs to cut out the errors


Cubomania One of three runners for this yard; has won here and could go well under Davy Russell


Dell Oro All wins on good ground; not sure to get his ideal surface here; cheekpieces fitted


Good Man Pat Ran well on the figures in Grade 2 last time; looks well treated back in a handicap


Highway One O One Good effort from the front in novice handicap here on Trials day; bigger field this time


Huntsman Son Incurs a 5lb penalty for recent Newbury win; this race usually goes to a younger horse


Larry Reserve; has doubts over his jumping; first-time cheekpieces need to help


Lough Derg Spirit 2-3 since chasing and form has substance; all rules wins in much smaller fields, however


Militarian Comes here in great form but this is the toughest assignment he has faced


Movewiththetimes Hasn't completed on last three runs but master trainer may yet bring out the best in him


Quamino Two chase wins have come on good ground; has question to answer back on softer surface


Red Indian Some useful form but it's not ideal that he unseated when 1-5 favourite last time


Riders Onthe Storm Has improved with each start over fences and can rate higher yet; enters calculations


Roaring Bull Powered clear for 14l success in Naas handicap a month ago; still unexposed at 2m4f


Shady Operator Beat a notable rival two starts back (3m1f) but this drop back in trip looks a negative


Solomn Grundy Running okay (at 2m4f-3m4f) for new stable but still seeking first win over fences


Springtown Lake Front-runner; return to left-handed should suit but faces competition for the lead


The Russian Doyen Two chase wins elsewhere but he disappointed at this track in between


Tower Bridge Looks well treated on last year's Grade 1 novice hurdle form; interesting contender


Walt Form figure of 121 since fitted with visor; won major 3m handicap at Kempton last time

[Eggs]

....with Gareth en route, Riders onthe Storm has to be a very topical selection regardless of form.

[big H]

surely got to double Riders on the Storm up with Early Doors

[charlie]

I have added Roaring Bull @ 16/1.

[Gem1304]

Very sold on Good Man Pat here. Stats point this way and has solid form.

[Kevloaf]

surely got to double Riders on the Storm up with Early Doors

When I take punting so seriously, stupid bets like this shouldn't lure me in


BUT they do

[kinloch brae]

I am still wondering whether to back him. He is going to be nursed round to get the trip and sometimes on that ground you can find yourself too far back, particularly if you throw in the odd mistake. I would be a lot more hopeful on good ground.

Ended up with Quamino and Good Man Pat.

Quamino a big drifter and clearly nothing much expected on this ground. Whatever the conditions he was always going be nursed around and it could well be he never gets competitive. Good Man Pat has gone in the other direction. He needs to settle better and as another hold up horse will also need luck in running.

[FaugheenTheMachine]

Just a slight boost for A Plus Tard backers there in the Arkle

[Native River]

Just a slight boost for A Plus Tard backers there in the Arkle

Also a bit of a boost for Tower Bridge after his 2nd behind DDG and decent form on softer ground

[Kevloaf]

A Plus Tard - clearly a graded performer in a handicap.

Won't see a more impressive handicap winner all week.

Henry wins the race to get Chevely Park on the board!

[TimRiggins]

A Plus Tard - clearly a graded performer in a handicap.

Won't see a more impressive handicap winner all week.

Henry wins the race to get Chevely Park on the board!

I was stubborn and didn't back him, likewise with Le Breuil.

Always hurts the when I go against my degen tendencies and show some restraint...

Instead of the usual 'Price has gone, just put more on'

[BigChaang]

I fancied Highway one o one , But today put A plus tard in a Multi and backed tower bridge on course
as well as Quamino, so could have been worse.