Betfair Race Reviews Summary
13:35 Wed 13 December 2023 HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY HARRY COCHRANE NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (4) Distance 2m 4f 25y Prize £4,224 Age 4yo+ Runners 5 Going Heavy A dual winner over hurdles last term, HAPPY AND FINE produced a promising first effort in this sphere when third at Wetherby 39 days ago, coping well with the demands of a well-run race against experienced rivals. Open to improvement, he can build on that effort with victory here. Lord of Kerak should be sharper for his Aintree reappearance and rates next best, ahead of Kepagge.
12:45 Wed 13 December 2023 BUTTERMERE HANDICAP CHASE (5) Distance 2m 4f 15y Prize £4,885 Age 4yo+ Runners 7 Going Heavy BEBSIDE BANTER looked a natural over fences when beating Breeze of Wind at Sedgefield 4 weeks ago and he can confirm the placings despite a 3 lb swing. Artic Mann looks best of the others.
12:20 Wed 13 December 2023 KENN NOVICES’ HURDLE (4) Distance 2m 5f 137y Prize £3,812 Race State Declaration Going Soft (Heavy in places) TOSS OF A COIN fetched quite a bit at the sales after winning an Irish point so looks an obvious player for his top yard. Annie Express offered something to work on here last month and is next best ahead of Jemura, who may fare better after wind surgery.
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