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14:15 Ascot

United House Handicap Chase (Class A)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 2m
  • Going: Good to Firm (Firm in Places, Good in Places on the Uphill)
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 48.20s
  • 5 Ran
2
Silk -
12/1

    1
    Silk - ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN spots
    • Form 2U24F1-
    • Age 9
    • Weight 11-12

    led to 2nd, mistake next, led 4th, narrowly headed 2 out, weakened approaching last

    2
    Silk - Light Blue, Maroon chevron, halved sleeves, Light Blue and Maroon quartered cap

    Upgrade

    199
    12/1
    • Form 1/2F5P3-
    • Age 9
    • Weight 11-11

    tracked leaders, went 2nd 6th, mistake next, led narrowly 2 out, headed approaching last, no impression run in

    4
    Silk - Red, Royal Blue stars, hooped sleeves and star on cap
    11/4
    • Form 1122F1
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-3

    tracked leader, led 2nd, blundered 3rd, headed 4th, tracked leader to 6th, mistake 4 out, weakened next

    5
    Silk - Orange and Dark Green (quartered), Dark Green sleeves, hooped cap
    • Form U12P-02
    • Age 8
    • Weight 10-0

    tracked leaders, challenged going easily approaching 2 out, led on 5th and blundered last, drew clear run in

    6
    Silk - DARK GREEN, RED seams, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
    • Form 34002-4
    • Age 9
    • Weight 10-0

    in rear, tailed off 3 out, stayed on approaching last to take modest 3rd flat

    3
    NR
    • Form 201-221
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-12

    In depth

    Verdict

    Golden Alpha, Upgrade and Santenay catch our eye here with Golden Alpha getting the vote. Martin Pipe has not specified who would be riding his runners in this race but, despite carrying topweight, the selection had a progressive profile last year and ended it by winning at Aintree. Admittedly, he has been raised 13lbs for that success but could well have more to come. Upgrade needs no introduction and despite not being as reliable as he once was, goes well here and can spring the odd surprise. Santenay was a very good hurdler and, by connections' own admission, has been a little disappointing overall so far in his chasing career. However, the upside is that he could be well handicapped. Tamango. Hot Shots and Castle Prince add interest to the contest, although the last-named races from 10lbs out of the weights. Overall, then, we'll stick with Chicuelo.