Thursday, 17 November 2011

Junior Betfair Novices' Chase - 18th November 2011


1.55 Haydock
Junior Betfair Novices' Chase (Class 2)  (4YO plus)
Winner £16,245

Advice: 1 pt win Tornado Bob (7/4 Bet365)

Owner detailsMr Moonshine: Has been extremely progressive last season, winning decent event by convincing (although reduced margin); Not upto some of the better contests on faster ground after that but can’t deny he’s not a chaser after wide margin win last time at Carlisle; Penalty for that but will make a bold bid anyway.


Owner detailsAckertac: Decent hurdler last season, having plenty in hand when winning 2 novice hurdles and might have found the extra furlong a bit too far on his first handicap hurdle; Form tailed off a bit since and while he should take to chasing others are preferred.

Owner detailsBold Addition: Took time to progress last season but did so impressively, rounding off with a quick hat-trick over hurdles; Solid second on return and chasing should suit, so potential although faces three useful recruits.

Owner detailsTornado Bob: Thrashed by Kid Cassidy on debut but has since won two of next three, making light work of easy soft ground tasks at Uttoxeter and Leicester; Posted much better form when only just going down to Sonofvic (last flight blunder cost him, when he was giving away 3lbs) at Ascot before pulling up at the festival; Still a very good recruit to chasing though and should go well on chasing debut.

VERDICT: Mr Moonshine was impressive on debut at Carlisle and his chasing experience will make him tough to beat once again, but he faces three smart recruits and debutant TORNADO BOB should go well in receipt of 8lbs. 

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