MCLARKE
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This weekend’s big handicap is the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury. To us old timers this will always be known as the Hennessy, 1st run in 1957. This premier handicap is run over 3 miles and 2 furlongs and is open to horses aged 4 or older. Off time is 3.05 and 16 go to post.
It is often a good guide for Cheltenham. Native River won this race in 2016 before going on to win that year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup. 4 other horses have been placed in this race before going on to win at the Cheltenham Festival.
Many Clouds won this in 2014 before going on to win that year’s Grand National.
Most bookmakers offer each-way terms of 5 places which makes the race an excellent betting proposition.
TRUST THE ODDS
I have looked at the statistics over the last 9 seasons and these are my key conclusions.
1. The market is a good guide for this race. Horses at odds of more than 11/1 have a record of 1 win from 114 runners. Horses shorter than this have 8 wins from 55 runners.
2. It is better to have experience prior to this race. Horses that have had less than 15 runs have a record of 3 wins from 94 runners compared to 6 wins from 75 runners for their more experienced rivals.
3. Horses that finished in the 1st 3 last time have a success rate of 7 from 90. Those that finished further down the field have only won 2 from 79 efforts.
This reduces the field to 5, LE MILOS (7/1), BUSSELTON (9/1), FIDDLERONTHEROOF (11/1), REMASTERED (15/2) and OUR POWER (12/1).
I suggest backing these each way with bookmakers who are offering 5 places.
For those who wish to narrow the field down further there are some other statistics that may prove relevant.
Horses carrying more than 11st 6lbs have a record of 0 wins from 31 attempts. This would rule out FIDDLERONTHEROOF, who carries 11st 9lbs.
A decent rest is desirable. Horses returning within 25 days of their last run have not won any of their 36 attempts. BUSSELTON last ran 66 days ago, OUR POWER 28 days ago.
Favourites have a good record with 3 winners from 8 runners.
Horses bred in Ireland have the best record with 6 from 98 runners. FIDDLERONTHEROOF and OUR POWER are bred in Ireland.
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5yo selections
Lucky 15 in bold
Doncaster 0.05 Old Page 66.00 Newcastle 0.30 Twoshotsoftequila 8.00 Newcastle 1.00 Imperial B G 6.00 Bangor-on-Dee 1.28 Lounge Lizard 4.00 Newcastle 1.35 Shantou Lucky 3.00 Newbury 1.55 Walking On Air 3.50 Newcastle 2.10 Constitution Hill 0.29 Wolverhampton 6.50 Visibility 18.00 Wolverhampton 7.50 Captain Claret 25.00 -
Most winners
Top 2 both lose so the gap remains at 2
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On 11/24/2022 at 7:54 PM, MCLARKE said:
COURSE TIME SELECTION ODDS Doncaster 0.35 Ridgeway 100/30 Newbury 0.45 Frere D'armes 4/1 Ffos Las 2.05 Marco Island 9/2 Doncaster 2.55 Heron Creek 11/1 Ffos Las 3.15 C'Est Quelqu'un 14/1 Newbury 3.40 Abuffalosoldier 17/2 Dundalk 7.00 Sheila 40/1 A better day after 3 blank days
Abuffalosoldier wins at 17/2, Frere D'armes at 4/1 + 3 losers and 2 NR for a profit on the day of 9.50 points
Total 23 from 99, LSP 25.40 points
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9 hours ago, Villa Chris said:
This for tomorrow ?
Yep, opened the wrong day on oddschecker !
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Odds on selections
Newbury 0.10 Jet Powered 5/6 Newbury 1.55 Stage Star 4/7 -
BET365 4/1 TV offer selections
NEWB 1.55 Current Mood 11.00 NEWB 3.40 Bun Doran 7.00 - LEE-GRAYS, black rabbit, azzybear and 1 other
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5yo selections
COURSE TIME SELECTION ODDS Doncaster 0.35 Ridgeway 100/30 Newbury 0.45 Frere D'armes 4/1 Ffos Las 2.05 Marco Island 9/2 Doncaster 2.55 Heron Creek 11/1 Ffos Las 3.15 C'Est Quelqu'un 14/1 Newbury 3.40 Abuffalosoldier 17/2 Dundalk 7.00 Sheila 40/1 - Villa Chris, Wildgarden, Ryanpete and 5 others
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10 hours ago, Villa Chris said:
2.50 Taunton , Irish Hill 5/2
5 points win
Well done.
Also napped by @The Brigadierand @Tumbleweed Kingin the Racing Post naps table.
Who needs Hugh Taylor ?
- Bang on and Tedthewolf
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NEWBURY 1.10
JET POWERED 10/11
BET365
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5yo selections
COURSE TIME SELECTION ODDS Lingfield 0.55 Advantura 15/2 Thurles 1.00 Yeah Man 13/2 Lingfield 2.35 Rebel Intentions 25/1 Taunton 2.50 Itso Fury 3/1 -
Most winners
Vangovin remains ahead but still needs 8 points over the next week. @Alastairkeeps a watching brief.
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6 hours ago, vangovin said:
1700 Dundalk SHAWAF
bet365 8/1 each way
ps Had an each way 2nd at 11/2 yesterday
Apologies.
I'll amend in the next table.
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5 hours ago, The Brigadier said:
First season for me - long way to go but pleased enough with my start
5 hours ago, The Equaliser said:ery best wishes on this. You are in 4th spot so you may win it yet ?
Karl Hedley is also in profit !
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3 hours ago, LEE-GRAYS said:
Lost 4th 50/1 neck that’s my luck
I share your pain, mine fell on the flat.
- Nigwilliam, The Equaliser and LEE-GRAYS
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Hereford 1.20
CHRIS COOL 20/1
£10 EW SKY 4 places
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5yo selections
COURSE TIME SELECTION ODDS Wetherby 1.05 Hidor De Bersy 6/1 Dundalk 4.30 Realtanua 20/1 - azzybear, Villa Chris, kensland and 2 others
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Racing Chat - Saturday 26th November
in At The Races - Racing Forum
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I should have stated that this is the forecast price. I don't use the SP because we don't know what this is until the off and it is therefore of no use if we want to select the horse prior to the race and take the early price.