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17 January 2025
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Unibet Middle Distance Chase Series Veterans' Handicap Chase (Unibet Vets' Chase Series) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 5f 89y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Looked out of sorts on both autumn outings; needs to be perked up by new cheekpieces
4P-40P
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 142
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | HcChG3 | 10-3 t | PU/15 | Il Ridoto () | 66/1 | 145 | - |
| 12 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-3 t | 10/10 | Grandeur d'Ame (76L) | 6/1 | 147 | 85 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Gd/Y | HcChG3 | 11-0 t | 4/17 | Lets Go Champ (5¼L) | 18/1 | 145 | 144 |
| 2 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 20f Hy | HcChG3 | 11-9 t | PU/9 | Heltenham () | 8/1 | 149 | - |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-8 t | 4/13 | Ga Law (17½L) | 18/1 | 150 | 142 |
| 29 Oct 23 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcChG2 | 11-0 t | 1/11 | Minella Drama (1¾L) | 25/1 | 146 | 149 |
Returned from long layoff with two underwhelming runs last month; others preferred
133/87
Age: 11
Weight: 11-12
OR: 140
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 12-0 t | 7/7 | Lowry's Bar (34L) | 22/1 | 145 | 120 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcCh | 12-0 t | 8/10 | Numitor (42L) | 50/1 | 150 | 118 |
| 4 Mar 23 | Nby Newbury | 20f Gd | HcChG3 | 12-0 t | 3/7 | The Big Bite (12L) | 9/2 | 158 | 153 |
| 14 Jan 23 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-6 t | 3/6 | Pic D'Orhy (19½L) | 3/1 | 160 | 147 |
| 25 Nov 22 | Nby Newbury | 20f Gd | 2HcCh | 12-0 t | 1/5 | The Widdow Maker (14L) | 5/2 | 154 | 164 |
| 29 Oct 22 | Wet Wetherby | 24f GS | ChG2 | 11-6 t | 4/5 | Bravemansgame (13½L) | 28/1 | 156 | 153 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Drew clear on run-in at Carlisle last month and now 4-9 over fences; respected
3148-1
Age: 10
Weight: 11-11
OR: 139
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Crl Carlisle | 21f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-11 t | 1/7 | Lieutenant Command (10L) | 100/30F | 133 | 140 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 21f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-7 t | 8/24 | Arizona Cardinal (20L) | 18/1 | 134 | 121 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-8 t | 4/6 | Golden Son (2¼L) | 13/2 | 134 | 136 |
| 31 Jan 24 | Lei Leicester | 20f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-7 t1 | 1/6 | Will Sting (5L) | 7/2 | 129 | 139 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Ain Aintree | 25f Sft | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 3/6 | Snipe (11½L) | 13/2 | 130 | 132 |
| 18 Nov 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-6 | 13/16 | Hascoeur Clermont (30L) | 12/1 | 131 | 111 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Back from break with two wins this autumn and evidently in very good nick
16-P11
Age: 11
Weight: 11-11
OR: 139
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcCh | 10-13 | 1/10 | Copperhead (nk) | 10/1 | 135 | 138 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-6 | 1/5 | Glynn (2¼L) | 11/4 | 132 | 138 |
| 26 May 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-8 | PU/8 | Your Darling () | 8/1 | 134 | - |
| 19 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-7 | 6/10 | Outlaw Peter (31L) | 9/1 | 135 | 108 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Hay Haydock | 20f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-7 | 1/9 | Dubai Days (5L) | 100/30F | 129 | 142 |
| 19 Mar 24 | Exe Exeter | 19f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-9 | 4/7 | Stormy Flight (10½L) | 8/1 | 132 | 126 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (25%)
Has modest strike-rate over fences but is largely consistent; ought to be on the premises
403347
Age: 10
Weight: 11-7
OR: 135
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-4 tb | 7/12 | An Peann Dearg (3½L) | 25/1 | 132 | 130 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Y | HcChL | 10-8 tb | 4/10 | The Folkes Tiara (2¼L) | 28/1 | 132 | 133 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Gd | HcCh | 11-3 tb | 3/4 | The Big Chap (12½L) | 9/4 | 133 | 124 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Lim Limerick | 19f Gd | HcCh | 11-9 tb | 3/9 | The Big Chap (5¾L) | 17/2 | 133 | 133 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 21f Y | HcChL | 11-1 tb | 11/14 | Walnut Beach (71L) | 12/1 | 134 | 67 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 18.5f Sft | HcCh | 9-13 tb | 4/9 | Saint Roi (16½L) | 8/1 | 134 | 120 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts on this ground (75%)
Did very well for Brian Ellison last season but arrives here with something to prove
111P-8
Age: 10
Weight: 11-4
OR: 132
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 23.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-2 | 8/13 | Frero Banbou (38L) | 40/1 | 134 | 117 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 32f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-4 | PU/26 | Macdermott () | 14/1 | 134 | - |
| 24 Feb 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 33.5f Hy | 2HcCh | 11-0 | 1/12 | Prince Des Fichaux (nk) | 11/2 | 126 | 138 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 23.5f GS | 3HcCh | 11-1 | 1/9 | Captain Quint (11L) | 5/4F | 115 | 130 |
| 9 Jan 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 24f GS | 3NvHcCh | 10-10 | 1/5 | First Lord De Cuet (¾L) | 5/2F | 111 | 124 |
| 17 Dec 23 | Crl Carlisle | 26f GS | 4HcCh | 11-10 | 1/9 | Track And Trace (shd) | 7/1 | 106 | 122 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Failed to build upon satisfactory seasonal debut when well held last month
220-44
Age: 10
Weight: 11-1
OR: 129
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 20f GS | 3HcCh | 11-5 tp | 4/6 | Saint Segal (37L) | 9/1 | 132 | 109 |
| 25 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f GS | 3HcCh | 12-0 tp1 | 4/7 | Es Perfecto (15½L) | 12/1 | 135 | 133 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 21f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-9 t | 14/24 | Arizona Cardinal (48L) | 33/1 | 136 | 94 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 20f Hy | 3HcCh | 11-13 t | 2/4 | Cheddleton (¾L) | 2/1J | 136 | 139 |
| 25 Jan 24 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-13 t | 2/8 | Docpickedme (½L) | 11/4J | 133 | 137 |
| 13 Dec 23 | Lei Leicester | 20f Hy | 3HcCh | 11-10 t | 1/5 | Mylesfromwicklow (½L) | 11/8F | 130 | 139 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won first two races this season and bumped into bang-in-form rival when second last time
46-112
Age: 10
Weight: 11-1
OR: 129
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-6 t | 2/7 | Gemirande (7½L) | 7/1 | 129 | 136 |
| 29 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 3HcCh | 11-3 t | 1/14 | Hititi (1L) | 25/1 | 124 | 135 |
| 4 May 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 21f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-6 t | 1/8 | Mumbo Jumbo (1¼L) | 16/5 | 120 | 135 |
| 9 Mar 24 | San Sandown | 20f GS | 3HcCh | 11-6 t | 6/8 | Jet Plane (26L) | 8/1 | 123 | 105 |
| 31 Jan 24 | Lei Leicester | 20f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-10 t | 4/6 | Grandads Cottage (14L) | 2/1F | 125 | 122 |
| 23 Dec 23 | Ncs Newcastle | 20f Gd | 3HcCh | 12-2 t | 3/6 | Brayhill (5L) | 15/8F | 127 | 129 |
Front-runner; stretched by 3m last time but a contender if judged on earlier 2m3f run
323524
Age: 10
Weight: 11-0
OR: 128
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Don Doncaster | 24f GS | 3HcCh | 12-0 p | 4/6 | Finn Lough (25L) | 9/2 | 128 | 119 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Don Doncaster | 19f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-6 p | 2/7 | Kansas City Star (1L) | 9/2 | 127 | 134 |
| 4 Nov 24 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f Gd | 3HcH | 11-3 v1 | 5/7 | Irish Hill (39L) | 5/1 | 129 | 97 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 3HcH | 11-11 p | 3/7 | Washington (6¾L) | 8/1 | 130 | 128 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21.5f Gd | 3HcH | 12-0 p | 2/8 | Wonderful Eagle (1¾L) | 18/1 | 127 | 129 |
| 27 Aug 24 | Str Stratford | 19.5f GF | 2HcCh | 11-6 p | 3/5 | Rotten Row (5¼L) | 3/1 | 128 | 128 |
Has mixed record for current stable but gave good account when second on latest outing
311P32
Age: 10
Weight: 10-6
OR: 120
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 20f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-1 | 2/7 | Ned Tanner (2¾L) | 28/1 | 120 | 125 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-11 | 3/8 | Knockanore (36L) | 14/1 | 122 | 100 |
| 20 Nov 24 | War Warwick | 20f GS | 4HcCh | 11-13 | PU/6 | Heard That () | 11/4J | 122 | - |
| 24 Oct 24 | Crl Carlisle | 20f GS | 4HcCh | 11-10 | 1/15 | Indian Louis (½L) | 17/2 | 117 | 125 |
| 3 Oct 24 | War Warwick | 20f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-10 | 1/8 | Finn Lough (1L) | 15/2 | 115 | 120 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 20.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 10-11 | 3/8 | Riskintheground (7L) | 25/1 | 119 | 120 |
Verdict
This looks good for NOCTE VOLATUS (nap), who got his career back on track with two wins last year and ran well in defeat last time.
Nocte Volatus
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Nocte Volatus,
3/1 Grandads Cottage,
9/2 Numitor,
15/2 Railway Hurricane,
8/1 Onemorefortheroad,
10/1 The Edgar Wallace,
14/1 Jetoile,
20/1 Paint The Dream,
Anglers Crag,
25/1 The Flier Begley
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