Monday, 26 December 2011

Wayward Lad Novices Chase 2011


1.25 Kempton
williamhill.com Novices' Chase (Registered As The Wayward Lad Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) (Class 1)  (4YO plus)
Winner £13,326
Advice: 1 pt win Peddlers Cross (8/11 Hills)

Owner detailsPeddlers Cross: Top class over hurdles, unbeaten in 7 before finding just Hurricane Fly too good in last year’s Champion Hurdle (over the top for Aintree disappointment); Impeccable start to chasing, barely coming off bridle to make it 2-2 over fences from good rival (who won Grade 1 over hurdles) at Bangor last time; First proper test over fences but has great attitude so that no problem.

Owner detailsSprinter Sacre: A dual bumper winner, he scoped dirty when failing to see out his race against Frascati Park (saw plenty of daylight during early stages) but put that right when bolting up at Ffos Las and Ascot impressing with his speed on both occasions; Highly fancied for Supreme but once again just a little keen that day and may have done too much to early judged on way he faded after hitting the last; Chasing debut was super impressive though and exciting to see him tested so soon.
 
Owner detailsHarry Hunt: Struggled to hold his own in better company after breaking his maiden and this too hard for him, even without him having had a start over fences.

VERDICT: One of the potential races of the season, let alone the Christmas period, with PEDDLERS CROSS given the vote to see off exciting chasing recruit Sprinter Sacre in what’s essentially a tantalizing match. Nicky Henderson’s novice is held in nothing but the highest regard and gets 2lbs but last year’s Champion Hurdle second, as you could imagine, was superior over hurdles and has taken to fences with aplomb. 

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