15:35 Ayr

Saturday 2 April 2022

All13:1513:5014:2515:0015:3516:1016:4517:15

Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 8m 4.57s

Settings

Selected odds by:

Hill Sixteen^t²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Jack Andrews⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Thomson| OR: 147

33/1

Useful chaser who got right back on track when runner-up to Nuts Well in listed chase at Kelso (23.4f) 28 days ago. Pulled up earlier in season in Welsh National but he's not ruled out.

Form: 362P42

Vintage Clouds^p¹⁸

Age: 12| Weight: 11-9| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 144

40/1

Smart chaser at his best but he was pulled up going for another win in the Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham 18 days ago. Previously third in this event though, so no surprise to see veteran bounce back.

Form: 1-58P2P

Kitty's Light^t³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR: 143

13/2

Yet to score this term (4-time winner last season) but he's taken his form up another notch, excellent second in Kempton handicap last month. Tongue strap back on. Stays well, and is weighted to go close here.

Form: 22P472

Fantastikas¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 143

11/1

Largely progressive novice chaser who bagged his second win at Lingfield (3m) in January. Not disgraced when seventh in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham since and he's worth consideration stepping up in trip.

Form: 3-12317

Fidux¹¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: D A Jacob| T: A King| OR: 142

66/1

Likeable type but he turned in a rare below-par effort when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f) in December. First go over this sort of trip and could bounce back after a break.

Form: 014635

Jersey Bean^b¹³³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Brendan Powell| T: O Sherwood| OR: 140

28/1

Came on plenty for his reappearance and proved well suited by the longer trip when winning 3m4f handicap chase at Haydock in November. Off since but he needs considering all the same.

Form: 1341-61

Win My Wings^p³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr R James⁽⁷⁾| T: Christian Williams| OR: 140

13/2

Arrives on a hat-trick after successes at Exeter and Newcastle, cheekpieces fitted and relishing the step up in distance when bagging Eider Chase (33f) on latter occasion. On the up, and a player in retained headgear.

Form: 1-15P11

Ashtown Lad⁵⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 140

10/1

Bolted up on his chasing bow at Wetherby in November and better form since when twice placed, third to Ahoy Senor in Towton Chase at Wetherby (24.2f) last time. Should stay well. Much respected back in handicap company for top yard.

Form: P4-1423

The Wolf^t⁵⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Adrian Heskin| T: O Murphy| OR: 139

14/1

Has just a maiden to his name over fences but he has been in good form this season, second at Musselburgh (31.5f) latest. Enters calculations despite being nudged up 2 lb.

Form: 302-422

Stormy Judge²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: D E Mullins| T: P A Fahy| OR: 139

13/2

Signed off for last season with taking win at Navan (3m). Only twice raced since and really caught the eye when fifth in 3m handicap at Naas 20 days ago. Irish challenger is brother to last year's third Mister Fogpatches and a bold showing is very much on the cards now his stamina is drawn out.

Form: F211-05

Via Dolorosa^b,t¹⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe| OR: 137

28/1

Useful in France and has matched that form for his present yard in landing 3m handicaps at Southwell and Fakenham. 10 lb higher now though and this is a much deeper contest.

Form: 4UP611

Prime Venture^p²⁸

Age: 11| Weight: 11-0| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 135

50/1

Thorough stayer who scored at Sandown in January. Good third in 3m2f Newbury handicap last time, but this demands more from the veteran.

Form: 0-8P173

Chirico Vallis^p1,t³⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-0| J: R P McLernon| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 135

25/1

Back to winning ways over fences at Chepstow in October and twice a good third since in Classic Chase at Warwick (29.2f) and veterans' handicap (3m) at Doncaster. No forlorn hope off an unchanged mark with new headgear tried.

Form: 62-5133

Innisfree Lad^v³⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 10-13| J: B S Hughes| T: David Dennis| OR: 134

28/1

Revitalised last term, winning 5 times, and has gone on again this season, excellent third to Win My Wings in Eider Chase at Newcastle (33.2f) last time. Shortlisted eased 1 lb now.

Form: 638153

One More Fleurie¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: C J Todd⁽³⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 132| C

16/1

Four-time winner at up to 3m last season but he's yet to fire this term, well held in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham last time. Big step forward is required.

Form: F11-8P0

Major Dundee²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 132

9/1

Quickly surpassed his fairly useful hurdles form with chase wins at Fakenham (21f) and Bangor (24f) before the turn of the year. Returned from 3 months off with excellent second in 23f Newbury novice handicap, so he's well in the mix upped in trip.

Form: 810-112

History Of Fashion²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: P T Enright| T: P A Fahy| OR: 130

16/1

Low-mileage Irish chaser who scored at Down Royal in January. Unseated rider early on in Eider Chase at Newcastle before good third in 3m Navan handicap. Possibilities if keeping mistakes to a minimum.

Form: 83U1U3

Court Master^p³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-9| J: R Patrick| T: M Scudamore| OR: 130

33/1

Opened his account for this term in 3-runner Newcastle handicap in February before good fourth in Eider Chase there. No forlorn hope off the same mark with his stamina proven.

Form: 0-P2314

Ask A Honey Bee^b²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: C Brace| T: F O'Brien| OR: 130

28/1

Useful form since switched to fences, landing 3-runner novice at Chepstow in January, but he looked unenthusiastic in blinkers when beaten in a match at Catterick 24 days ago. Should stay, but others appeal more.

Form: 1-221P2

The Ferry Master^b1,t²⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-7| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR: 128| BF

11/1

Useful winning chaser but he failed to land the odds on back of a wind op when second of 3 at Newcastle (23.4f) 25 days ago. Fourth here 12 months ago though so no surprise to see him step forward now.

Form: 44-3542

El Paso Wood^t¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: Philip Armson⁽⁷⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 127

28/1

Completed 4-timer in French Provinces last year and he gained first win for current yard at Wincanton (26.7f) in January. Posted good fourth in Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago and can't be dismissed.

Form: 4123P4

Cool Mix^t1⁵⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 10-4| J: Alan Doyle⁽⁷⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 125| BF| C

12/1

Winless since 2020, but he's a reliable sort and arrives on back of good second at Musselburgh (22f) in February. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Fifth in this contest 12 months ago too and in with a shout.

Form: 35-3432

Strong Economy^p²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-0| J: D R Fox| T: I A Duncan| OR: 117| C

100/1

Yet to score this term, though he was still close up when falling heavily 4 out here (3m) 21 days ago. Course winner too but he needs to show more from 4 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 6-4P52F

Non-Runners

Streets Of Doyen¹⁷

Weight: 11-4| Age: 8

T: J C McConnell J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Win My Wings (13/2), Kitty's Light (13/2), Stormy Judge (13/2), Major Dundee (9/1), Ashtown Lad (10/1), The Ferry Master (11/1), Fantastikas (11/1), Cool Mix (12/1), The Wolf (14/1), One More Fleurie (16/1), History Of Fashion (16/1), Chirico Vallis (25/1), Innisfree Lad (28/1), El Paso Wood (28/1), Jersey Bean (28/1), Ask A Honey Bee (28/1), Via Dolorosa (28/1), Court Master (33/1), Hill Sixteen (33/1), Streets Of Doyen (33/1), Vintage Clouds (40/1), Prime Venture (50/1), Fidux (66/1), Strong Economy (100/1)

Pat Fahy's STORMY JUDGE teed himself up perfectly for this when an eye-catching fifth in the Leinster National at Naas and can go two places better than his full brother Mister Fogpatches who ran a cracker to come third in this contest 12 months ago for the same connections. Stylish Eider heroine Win My Wings heads the list of dangers with her well-weighted stablemate Kitty's Light and progressive novices Major Dundee, Ashtown Lad and Fantastikas all well in the mix too.