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13:15 Newbury
The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Memorial is always very popular, just like the man himself and it’s once again great to see the JP McManus horses run in Sir Peter’s colours. Mr McManus runs three this year, but I shall get back to one his runners further down this preview. Kalooki will no doubt be prominent in the market for the inform Phillip Hobbs team but his tendency to jump left and the fact that he can be keen is a cause for concern. Another up for consideration is Killer Clown who will have blown away any cobwebs with his run in the Old Roan last month and he shouldn’t be far away come the finish.
The McManus horse that gets my vote is Kapcorse who hasn’t had much racing for an 8-year-old and in fact has only been seen on the racecourse three times since he took this race away back in 2018. He was given a wind-op prior to running seventh in the race last year when he was a held in fourth when blundering at the second last and that was his last run. Once again, he returns for this race and he is only 3lb higher than when comfortably winning by 10L in 2018. Obviously, his fitness and ability will have to be taken on trust, but if he is well, he should give Sir Peter’s colours a great chance of being back in the winner's enclosure.
KAPCORSE (WIN)
written by Michael Taylor
13:30 Newcastle
This race is a very intriguing affair which involves four runners who are very new to fences having had just the five starts between them. Valleres ran well against some more experienced horses and will have learned a lot from his run that day and will be a very worthy short priced favourite in this contest against his fellow 6yo newcomers. Coopers Cross was successful in his second attempt over the larger obstacles and he jumped very well throughout that contest. Tupelo Mississippi was well beaten in a match at long odds on and would hold no appeal in this race at his price albeit he may have learned a lot from that outing. Winds Of Fire fell on his only outing over fences and will hope for better luck today.
Although its possible that Valleres may be ahead of his handicap mark, he does have to concede a lot of weight to Coopers Cross today who is himself an improving sort. Both horses should improve for the step up in distance having both been point winners over 3 miles. I am siding with Coopers Cross to back up his Sedgefield win as he does provide better value in my opinion at the current odds.
COOPERS CROSS (WIN)
written by Tom Bates
13:50 Newbury
Masters Legacy caused something of an upset when making a winning reappearance at Chepstow though there appeared to be no fluke about the manner of his victory and his willingness under pressure that day hints at there being more to come.
Ch'tibello can go well fresh and he won the 2019 County Hurdle on his last start in handicap company, often fairly highly tried since, there is every chance he could a big part in this and the handicapper has cut him some slack.
Lecale's Article is hard to weigh up though he represents very powerful connections, his mark appears no gimme though he is very lightly raced and Nicky Henderson does like having winners at this venue.
Boreham Bill caused a massive upset when winning the Lanzarote Hurdle last term, since then he has been rather disappointing though he is now only a pound above that mark and a reproduction would put him bang in the firing line.
Black Mischief bolted up at Newton Abott last time and deserves to take his chance back up in grade, similar comments apply to Earlofthecoswolds who attracted strong market support before scoring at Wetherby although both need improvement to feature here.
The rest have something to prove and it is Masters Legacy who is taken to account for these, with the step up in trip looking almost certain to suit.
MASTERS LEGACY (WIN)
written by Chris Connolly
14:05 Newcastle
A decent looking renewal of the Rehearsal Chase over almost three miles on unseasonably good ground.
The Ferry Master gets in here with a featherweight. He finished off last season with a fine fourth in the Scottish National. His return run this season should have set him up nicely for this, where he found a steady gallop on a sharp track like Musselburgh not his favour, and it’s easy to see why he’s likely to head the market.
Two horses at bigger prices that could figure are Notachance and Nuts Well.
Notachance is only seven still and started last season like a horse to keep the right side of. But he did finish off with two lacklustre displays to finish the campaign. If he’s back on song, I could see him in the money.
Nuts Well has some cracking form to his name. However those efforts came over much shorter trips than today. If he does stay he will be a danger to all despite carrying top weight.
Aye Right is the selection. This horse ran some fine races in defeat last season. He’s had his pipe opener in preparation for this first main target of the season, which was obviously over an inadequate trip. That should have blown away any cobwebs. It’s also worth noting he’s only a pound higher than when finishing second in last season’s Ladbroke Trophy. If the ground stays on the good side, Aye Right might just have that touch of class to put the field away.
AYE RIGHT (WIN)
written by Matt Polley
14:25 Newbury
Captain Morgs made the most of Gary Clement’s blunder at the last fence, when winning last week at Ascot. He seems to run better over two miles, with all his best finishing positions coming around the distance. Moreover, the Henderson stable has a nice record in this race, winning the last two renewal with Floressa and Epatante. However, he’s six pounds higher today and there’s a possibility that this harder race might come too soon for him.
Gowel Road was impressive at Cheltenham, last time out. He won over course and distance twice, last season and he gains a nice amount of weight off his rivals today. However, he’s stepping back down to two miles and that could go against him after winning over two and a half miles at Cheltenham. Another question has to be posed with how he will cope with the ever-present small fields.
Soaring Glory has to give weight today but that shouldn’t be a problem. He was quite impressive at Ascot on his seasonal bow and he has course and distance form from last season, when he won the Betfair Hurdle. This class shouldn’t be a problem for him and connections think a lot of him. This should be another step on the ladder for him.
SOARING GLORY (WIN)
written by Kieran McHugh
15:00 Newbury
The Ladbrokes Trophy (formerly the Hennessy) is steeped in history with Mill House, Arkle and more recently Denman among its illustrious winners. “The Tank” put in a breathtaking performance when shouldering 11-12 in 2007, only to repeat the feat in 2009. Denman’s trainer Paul Nicholls’ is solely represented this year with Enrilo(11/2). The French-bred gelding has just five runs under his belt over fences and was a winner only to be disqualified in the steward’s room at Sandown back in April. He seemed to appreciate the marathon trip that day and is open to more improvement than most.
Irish trainers have continued to plunder big prizes across the pond and Henry De Bromhead and Willie Mullins both have leading fancies. On The Ropes(4/1) currently tops the market for the master of Clousutton and justifiably so after his smooth success in the Munster National at Limerick when last seen. He bumped into some smart types in novice chases last season and may continue to progress albeit he’d be more at home on soft ground. The all-conquering De Bromhead runs Eklat De Rire (9/2) who’s unbeaten when completing over the larger obstacles and won nicely in Wexford, even if the race lacked strength in depth. He’s very unexposed and is a danger to all.
The Tizzard team have been in much better form compared to last season and have a live chance with the classy Fiddlerontheroof(9/2). The son of Stowaway finished runner-up to Monkfish at Cheltenham and if he jumps with fluency then he’ll be on the premises. Of the outsiders, I like the chances of the bottom weight Danny Whizzbang (20/1) for the in-form Milton Harris team. He was a very smart novice for Paul Nicholls’ and just lost his way slightly since finishing third in the Reynoldstown in 2020. He was a Grade 2 winner around here as a novice and races off a 10lbs lower mark than when puling up in this race last season. The change of yard might revitalise him and he’s undoubtedly got the ability to feature.
DANNY WHIZZBANG (E/W)
written by Peter Keogh
15:15 Newcastle
Nicky Henderson boasts an excellent record in this race, training the winner on six separate occasions including three of the last four. He runs last years’ winner Epatante, going up against the thus far unbeaten and hugely exciting Paul Nicholls runner Monmiral in what promises to be a cracking battle. The former wasn’t seen to best effect in the spring but as a former Champion Hurdle winner she shouldn’t be underestimated especially when considering her exemplary record on return from a break, whereas the latter couldn’t have been more impressive when winning the Grade 1 4yo Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree when last seen and promises to be even better this season. With the race now set to be run on softer ground I am happy to back Monmiral, however given the fact that he has to give 7lbs to Epatante it could be a close run thing.
Adding further spice to the mix is Sceau Royal who has switched back to the smaller obstacles this season and already won twice, beating the re-opposing Silver Streak in convincing fashion at Kempton in October and following up with another facile victory at Wincanton last month. He arrives here in excellent form but was no match for Epatante here in last years’ renewal and was also well beaten when contesting the race in 2016 so would seemingly have to hope for below par performances from both of the aforementioned two if he is to land the spoils.
MONMIRAL (WIN)
written by Dean Kilbryde
15:35 Newbury
An open looking race in the final race of the Newbury card. Grey Diamond goes of favourite in this race with a run behind him finishing 3rd in a race last time out at Ascot should strip fitter for that race and certainly has a favourite chance
French Import Il Ridoto is the only 4-year-old in this race and didn't give of a bad impression when 3rd at Newton Abott subsequently the winner of that race went out and won again so the form may look quite good in that sense.
Numitor seems in good form and likes to bowl along from the front but won't be guaranteed. You could make a case for a number of these horses in the race and look around for extra places bookies offer.
The horse I like which I'm surprised slightly by the large price is Elusive Belle she has course and distance form around Newbury winning a handicap chase last November. Elusive Belle also has won from a break previously before in her racing career. Trainer Nicky Henderson has had a winner already at Newbury yesterday and his horses are starting to find some form.
I Just think at a double figure price I think Elusive Belle is worth a play and will give her run of the race.
ELUSIVE BELLE (E/W)
written by Luke Tucker
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