Author: Paul Davidson

2m (Old) Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Unexpected Party has got to be feared for target trainer Dan Skelton in his attempt to claim a second Grand Annual in a row. But the handicapper hasn’t relented by that much…

3m1f (Old) Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) I have a soft spot for the Ultima as the first handicap chase of the week and its shaping up to be a brilliant betting race. Lucinda Russell produced Corach Rambler to win back-to-back Ultima’s and WHISTLE STOP…

3m6f (Old) Princess Royal National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (5yo+ 0-145) The National Hunt Chase has been changed to a handicap and I think that is a fantastic move as it looks a much more competitive race than in recent years. In December, HAITI…

2m (2m11y) Pertemps Network Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (5yo+ 0-150) JAVERT ALLEN has dominated from the front in his first two 2mile chase starts and he could be in-line for a hat-trick here at Chepstow. He has won over this course and distance and looks a young chaser…

3m Ebony Horse Club Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Several of these novices have entries in the Brown Advisory Novices Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, but first they must compet in the Reynoldstown at Ascot on Saturday. This race doesn’t always necessarily go to the…

2m½f (2m92y) William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Its a shame that Sir Gino isn’t running here, but it’s arguably much more competitive without him. Matata looked very good last time out at Windsor and may still be progressing as a chaser, however I think…

2m4½f (New) Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) I’m focusing my attention on the Premier Handicap Chase on Cheltenham Trials day where Ginny’s Destiny is favourite and on a bit of a retrieval mission after some sub-par performances during his second season over fences. He…

2m5f bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (5yo+) Martator failed to defy his huge rise in the weights this season at Kempton last time in a Grade 3 and may fail to do it again here despite being suited to Ascot and down in grade. Also Venetia Williams horses…

3m6½f Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) The main talk before the Welsh National was how the ground won’t be it’s usual bottomless self, however it will still be a long slog in the mud and only three horses have carried more than…

3m½f Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Listed Race) (5yo+ 0-150) Noel Meade won this race with School Boy Hours a few years ago and he looks to have targeted it with PINKERTON who has yet to go this far in his career, but he seemed to stay 2m 6.5f…