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Beck's Handicap Chase
of £12,000.00 5-y-o plus 2m. 4f. 72yds. 6.13
2m. 4f. 72yds. Hcap Chase (Class 4) 5-y-o plus 10 Declared
Beck's Handicap Chase
of £12,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £6,337.00 2nd - £2,916.00 3rd - £1,458.00 4th - £730.00 5th - £364.00
Formscan - STEPPENWOLF made the best possible start to life with David Pipe when breaking his chasing duck at Ffos Las. An 8lb rise complicates matters but he appears rejuvenated by the switch from Ireland and is preferred to Clondaw Royale, who could start to deliver on his early promise now he tackles fences. Deerstalker is fancied to do better than he did when sent off favourite at Stratford. Grey Skies is also worth a look.
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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IRE | 21 | 2 | 7 | -14.50 |
UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
10th Jun 24 Roscommon(2m 172yds Novice Chase, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R5)) 50/1 10-9 Jack G Gilligan (7) 5th of 6 runners, 19L behind Je T ai Porte
9th May 24 Tipperary(2m 7f 80yds Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 25/1 11-9 D J Gilligan (3) fell of 7 runners, in race won by Easy Fella
23rd Apr 24 Tipperary(2m 4f Novice Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places changed to yielding after Race 1 Chase: yielding to soft.) 33/1 10-7 Jack G Gilligan (7) 3rd of 5 runners, 4L and 0.5L behind Music Of Tara and So Des Flos
Quotes on Varna Gold (IRE)
He has improved with every run and it was a pity the last day when he came down as he was booked for third. Going down to the last today I was hoping he wouldn't do anything silly or miss but he picked up and quickened well. It would have been nice if one of our own lads had ridden him but Keith (Donoghue) gave him a great ride. It's great for Gay and Dymphna Keeley (owners) and Gay rang me one day to see if there was any horse for sale around and this horse was bought from Andrew Lynch (jockey). Andrew is a good buddy of mine and he recommended him for selling. He is versatile ground-wise and I'd say he'll go on soft ground. The job is done with him now and we'll see what happens.
After Varna Gold (IRE) finished 1st at Killarney on Mon, 5th Oct 2020 2m 1f Maiden Hurdle Good
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Davidoff (GER)-Calima Mon Amour(Shirocco)
ts3cp6(29)
(Dare To Dream Racing)
Rated 118
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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IRE | 18 | 1 | 2 | 3.00 |
UK | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5.50 |
30th May 24 Ffos Las(2m 3f 83yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 110 13/2 11-12 Jack Tudor 1st of 9 runners, by 3L and 3.5L from Exmoor Forest and Magic Dancer
27th Jan 24 Fairyhouse(2m 1f 65yds Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 111 11/1 11-7 K E Buckley 5th of 10 runners, 14L behind Midnight It Is
29th Dec 23 Leopardstown(2m 5f 70yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle/bumper tracks - soft to heavy; Chase course - soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 111 10/1 11-0 Patrick Michael O Brien (4) 5th of 12 runners, 19.5L behind Galon De Vauzelle
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Anzillero (GER)-Qualite Controlee(Poliglote)
ts+cp+(35)
d1
(Mr & Mrs William Rucker)
Rated 117
Won When Rated 125-123
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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UK | 29 | 4 | 8 | -9.12 |
P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
24th May 24 Hereford(2m 4f 194yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 120 17/2 11-11 Adam Wedge 4th of 4 runners, 68.5L behind Riskintheground
6th Feb 24 Taunton(2m 7f 3yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 122 7/1 11-11 Harry Cobden pulled up of 7 runners, in race won by Sure Touch
20th Dec 23 Ludlow(2m 7f 171yds Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 123 9/1 10-12 Adam Wedge 6th of 8 runners, 21.06L behind Tide Times
In the last 3 years Quoi De Neuf (FR) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Grey Skies (IRE) | 1 | |
2nd Jul 2023 Cartmel(2m 5f 34yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Grey Skies (IRE) 6th (4/1 10-12 Rated 123) B Hughes 55.75L in front of Quoi De Neuf (FR) 10th (9/1 11-0 Rated 125) Adam Wedge (10 ran) | ||
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Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Goodbloodbadblood(Robin Des Champs)
(33)
cd1
(The Iveragh Syndicate)
Rated 115
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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UK | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1.50 |
P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
26th May 24 Uttoxeter(2m 3f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 118 17/2 12-0 R P McLernon 4th of 6 runners, 18.25L behind Mcgowan s Pass
10th Mar 24 Warwick(3m 2f Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Rated 118 17/2 11-4 R P McLernon fell of 6 runners, in race won by Astronomic View
2nd Dec 23 Bangor-on-Dee(2m 3f 123yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places) 11/2 10-11 James Smith (7) 1st of 9 runners, by 4.75L and 3.25L from Kilbarry Hill and Idefix De Ciergues
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Cloudings (IRE)-Garden Heaven(Roselier)
(32)
d1
(Thomas Fearn)
Rated 115
Won When Rated 117-117
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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IRE | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
UK | 18 | 4 | 5 | 8.67 |
P2P | 3 | 1 | 0 |
27th May 24 Cartmel(2m 5f 34yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 116 5/1 11-0 B Hughes 2nd of 7 runners, 9L behind Will Carver
20th Apr 24 Bangor-on-Dee(2m 4f 72yds Hcap Chase, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Rated 117 8/1 11-11 B Hughes 4th of 9 runners, 39L behind Cerendipity
30th Mar 24 Carlisle(1m 7f 207yds Hcap Chase, Soft-Heavy in places) Rated 117 1/1Fav 11-6 B Hughes 2nd of 3 runners, shd behind Getaway Luv
In the last 3 years Grey Skies (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Quoi De Neuf (FR) | 1 | |
2nd Jul 2023 Cartmel(2m 5f 34yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Grey Skies (IRE) 6th (4/1 10-12 Rated 123) B Hughes 55.75L in front of Quoi De Neuf (FR) 10th (9/1 11-0 Rated 125) Adam Wedge (10 ran) | ||
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Midnight Legend (GB)-Barton Flower(Danzero)
(9)
d1
(Mr Simon W Clarke)
Rated 110
Won When Rated 125-129-125
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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UK | 40 | 5 | 12 | 2.88 |
19th Jun 24 Worcester(2m 4f Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 112 20/1 11-8 B Hughes 11th of 13 runners, 82.5L behind Bob Bob Ricard
18th Oct 23 Wetherby(2m 3f 85yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 115 5/1 10-3 S W Quinlan 4th of 6 runners, 3.06L behind Getaway Luv
4th Aug 23 Bangor-on-Dee(2m 1f 77yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 118 16/1 12-0 D A Jacob 6th of 10 runners, 31L behind The Big Jetaway
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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UK | 15 | 3 | 4 | 13.20 |
15th May 24 Ffos Las(3m 3f 208yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Soft In Places)) Rated 115 12/1 11-9 Lorcan Williams pulled up of 11 runners, in race won by Amateur
22nd Apr 24 Ffos Las(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 117 20/1 12-0 Sean Bowen 5th of 10 runners, 39.5L behind Imperial Saint
1st Apr 24 Fakenham(2m 5f 44yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 120 8/13Fav 12-0 G Sheehan 4th of 5 runners, 49.25L behind Ingennio
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Court Cave (IRE)-Secret Can't Say(Jurado)
cp+(28)
d5
(Mr Giles Gilbey)
Rated 110
Won When Rated 116-110
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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IRE | 36 | 5 | 7 | -10.75 |
UK | 13 | 2 | 7 | -3.38 |
P2P | 5 | 0 | 0 |
31st May 24 Stratford(2m 4f 205yds Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Good In Places)) Rated 113 16/1 11-6 Paddy Barlow (5) 8th of 8 runners, 24.25L behind Envious Editor
2nd Jun 23 Stratford(2m 4f 205yds Hcap Chase, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 115 15/2 11-2 Miss G Andrews 2nd of 5 runners, 2L behind Sixteen Letters
17th Mar 23 Fakenham(3m 38yds Chase, Soft) Rated 117 25/1 12-3 Mr D Peters (3) 3rd of 7 runners, 11L and 11L behind Bennys King and Sir Jack Yeats
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Walk In The Park (IRE)-Pokerhuntress(Indian Danehill)
ts3(40)
(Lady Dulverton)
Rated 106
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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UK | 6 | 0 | 1 | -6.00 |
19th May 24 Stratford(2m 6f 125yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 107 9/4Fav 11-7 Ben Jones 4th of 6 runners, 37L behind The Boola Boss
21st Apr 24 Stratford(2m 2f 148yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 102 9/1 11-13 Ben Jones 2nd of 12 runners, hd behind Garitsa Bay
24th Jan 24 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 104 11/2 11-13 Ben Jones pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by Mumbles
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Barely A Moment (AUS)-Janet Lindup(Sabrehill)
ts6(46)
d1
(Mr Mark Dunphy)
Rated 105
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NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
UK | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0.73 |
P2P | 3 | 0 | 0 |
13th May 24 Hereford(3m 1f 44yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 107 10/1 11-11 Lilly Pinchin pulled up of 11 runners, in race won by Getbazoutofhere
18th Apr 24 Cheltenham(3m 1f 56yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 109 14/1 10-10 Lilly Pinchin 5th of 9 runners, 21.25L behind La Renommee
5th Jan 24 Musselburgh(2m 4f 68yds Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 111 5/1 10-2 P Wadge (3) pulled up of 6 runners, in race won by Jackpot De Choisel
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
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First Time - In a Chase Handicap Varna Gold, Clondaw Royale. Blinkers Varna Gold» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 11/8 Steppenwolf, 4/1 Grey Skies, 8/1 Deerstalker, 10/1 Clondaw Royale, 12/1 Quoi De Neuf, Varna Gold, 14/1 I Am Gonna Be, Jerrash, 16/1 Barton Knoll, 25/1 Peacocks Secret.
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ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.