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15:45 Stratford

Allens Caravans (Wootton Hall) Handicap Chase (Class C) (Class C)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 3m
  • Going: None specified
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 9m 6.60s
  • 5 Ran
1
Silk - DARK BLUE and EMERALD GREEN check, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAROON cap
9/1
  • Form 12/43U0-
  • Age 12
  • Weight 11-12

tracked leaders, ridden from 9th, weakened 11th, pulled up 4 out

2
Silk - White, Pink chevron, White sleeves, Emerald Green seams, Pink cap
  • Form 333F-31
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-9

behind, lost touch 5th, plodded on to take 3rd last

5
Silk - Black, Red seams, Black sleeves, White seams, White cap
  • Form P4U3-42
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-5

led, headed 11th, weakening when blundered 4 out

6
Silk - GREY and PINK diamonds, GREY sleeves, PINK spots, PINK cap, GREY diamond
16/1
  • Form 5P44-56
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-2

rear, some headway 10th, soon beaten, weakening from 3 out

7
Silk - Emerald green, orange hoops, white cap
  • Form 11211-4
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-0

tracked leaders, led 11th, clear 4 out, ran on well

3
NR

Red Ark

435
  • Form U0606P/
  • Age 11
  • Weight 11-7

Nonrunner

4
NR
  • Form 122112-
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-4

Nonrunner

In depth

Verdict

Around Before, just a pound out of the handicap, can make the most of the weight that he receives from Proper Squire, with Celioso expected to go well despite a break. Around Before is a progressive sort who was in great form over both hurdles and fences last season. Jonjo O'Neill's charge was given a break after scoring at Towcester in October and would have been in need of the outing when fourth behind Proper Squire on his return to action at Stratford just over three weeks ago. He meets Charlie Mann's inmate on well over a stone better terms now, will be fitter, and has the trip more in his favour. Proper Squire was not winning out of turn at the Avon track but is an out-and-out stayer, and as he does not score too often, is worth taking on. Celioso has been a model of consistency and goes well fresh so should be followed this summer whatever happens here, while Three Eagles can give a prominent showing in a first-time visor. Old Eau de Cologne is a shadow of his former self and, with time on his side, Around Before is the pick.