Market Rasen
ChaseClass 42m1f
Verdict
Verdict
The switch to fences brought about immediate improvement in KYKOROCK, who readily accounted for seven rivals in a Warwick handicap chase and, with the strong possibility of better to come from the 5-y-o in this sphere, a 6 lb rise is unlikely to stop him in his tracks. If Clap of Thunder translates something akin to the pick of his hurdles to the larger obstacles at the first attempt he will be a big threat, while Nordic Tiger will also have a say if building on his Ludlow chase debut second.
Kykorock
Clap Of Thunder
Nordic Tiger
2m1f Nov Hcap Chs
2m1f Nov Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. BenmoreJ: Danny McMenaminT: L J MorganF: 22341-71- Price History:
- 2.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictMade the most of a good opportunity when winning a Hexham maiden hurdle on final run of last season. Little impact on return/chase debut at Carlisle and while he subsequently bagged a 3-runner affair at Leicester, it remains to be seen if his jumping will pass the test in this more competitive race.- 6. KykorockJ: Tristan DurrellT: Dan SkeltonF: 68-831
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictComfortable winner of sole outing in points and predictably left low-key hurdles form well behind when accounting for 7 rivals on chase debut at Warwick (16.2f, soft). 6 lb rise for that ready success is no great hardship and there should be better to come. - 3. Nordic TigerJ: Harry ReedT: Harry DerhamF: 21/47909-2
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictWon 3 times over hurdles during 2023/24 campaign and, though last season ended on a downer, he made a reasonably encouraging return when second on chase debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft). Should have a race in him off this sort of mark over fences, provided that he builds on that. - 2. Clap Of ThunderJ: Jamie BraceT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-DaviesF: 52/41533-4
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictStruck in 2m Ascot novice last November and shaped better than result in competitive 2m Cheltenham race on handicap bow later that month. Hasn't done much wrong in 3 subsequent starts and, likely to come on for recent reappearance spin at Huntingdon, he's one to consider now switched to fences. 
1. MaghlaakJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark WalfordF: 443-42414- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictFairly useful on the Flat and over hurdles for Adrian Keatley before making a winning start over fences for new yard in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (20.4f, soft) last month. Wasn't disgraced when fourth of 10 at Newcastle since, but couldn't be sure that this drop in trip is what he wants.
5. SynchronistJ: Jack AndrewsT: Sarah HumphreyF: 765121-33- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictRunner-up completed starts in points and progressive form over hurdles, winning 2 of his 3 starts in handicaps. Hasn't shone in a couple of runs switched to fences since returning to action in September, though, and he needs to step up here.
7. GilbertinaJ: Charlie HammondT: Nick KentF: 6330-2854- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictBack on track when second over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2½m, good to soft) in June. Stepped up on what she showed first time out in this sphere when fourth in a 9-runner Newcastle handicap chase recently, but one or two of the others make more appeal on this occasion.- Unnamed Favourite
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