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14:50 Cheltenham - 14 March 2023 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life
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14:50 Cheltenham

Tuesday 14 March 2023

All13:3014:1014:5015:3016:1016:5017:30

Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 1  |   3m 1f  |   Soft  |   23 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:50  |   Winning time: 6m 30.55s
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1
Horse silk
33/1
Improved performer last season, taking 2½m handicap at Newbury and also third in Grade 1 Ascot Chase. Never figured in Coral Gold Cup on return but stepped up on that when third under this rider in Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby. Disappointed in Denman Chase since but ground might have been too fast.
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Horse silk
Happygoluckyp172
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-11| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR:  152| CD
16/1
Took very well to fences in 2020/21, second in this (off 5 lb higher) prior to winning Grade 3 handicap at Aintree. Missed all of last season but produced a most encouraging comeback when third in Rehearsal at Newcastle. Drop back in trip against him here since so worth another chance. Headgear on.
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Horse silk
Remasteredp,t38
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-10| J: David Noonan| T: D Pipe| OR:  151| D
33/1
Smart chaser who made a winning return over hurdles at Aintree before excellent second in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Quickly resumed winning ways at Kempton but folded tamely back over hurdles at Sandown last time and that not the ideal prep for this. Cheekpieces back on.
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Horse silk
The Big Breakawayp77
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-10| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR:  151| C
16/1
Smart novice chaser in 2020/21. Largely disappointed in a light campaign last season but firmly back on track this term, just denied at Haydock on return before excellent second in Welsh National at Chepstow, jumping better than usual. Stamina is his forte so any rain would be in his favour.
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Horse silk
Threeunderthrufivet159
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-9| J: Adrian Heskin| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  150| C
18/1
Enhanced good strike rate with 4 novice chase wins last season, notably Grade 2 events at Doncaster and Warwick. Needed comeback over hurdles before unseating at the first in Coral Cup at Newbury. Better than bare result in Classic at Warwick since and this test more suitable. Tongue strap fitted.
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Horse silk
Fastorslowt37
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-9| J: J J Slevin| T: M Brassil| OR:  150
7/1
Winning hurdler/chaser in France who came very close to winning the Coral Cup (off 9 lb lower) for this yard at this meeting a year ago. Stiff tasks when down the field in a couple of Grade 1s back over fences this term but this much more realistic and worth a go at this trip. Tongue strap back on.
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Horse silk
The Goffer37
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-8| J: D N Russell| T: G Elliott| OR:  149
7/1
Dual winning hurdler last season and has stepped up switched to fences this term, winning valuable event at Leopardstown on handicap debut 5 weeks ago. Remains unexposed and should have another big pot in him.
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Horse silk
Tea Clipperp109
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-6| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey| OR:  147
33/1
Made a winning start over fences at Chepstow on return last season and generally good efforts in defeat after, including when third in London Gold Cup at Ascot in October. Ran poorly back over hurdles following month, however, and off since.
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Horse silk
Into Overdrivet78
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-6| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: M Walford| OR:  147
10/1
Different proposition over fences, completing the 4-timer on reappearance at Wetherby. Beaten only by L'Homme Presse in the Rehearsal at Newcastle next time before quickly resuming winning ways in Rowland Meyrick back at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Remains very much one to be interested in.
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10
Horse silk
Corach Ramblert108
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-5| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  146| CD
6/1
Developed into a smart chaser last season, rounding off the campaign with an impressive win in this race off 6 lb lower. Made a satisfactory reappearance over a trip short of his best at Carlisle and duly stepped up on that when fourth in Coral Cup at Newbury. Another bold bid expected.
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11
Horse silk
Cloudy Glen24
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-4| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  145
40/1
Hard to predict but was runner-up in the Kim Muir 2 years ago and won the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury (26f) on return last season. Well held next 2 starts but reappeared (after 13 months off) with a creditable third in Grand National Trial at Haydock.
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Horse silk
Nassalamp72
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-3| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR:  144
9/1
Had a good first season over fences, taking Newbury Grade 2 and ending campaign with success at Fontwell. Easily best effort this term when excellent third (in this headgear) in premier handicap here (20.6f) on New Year's Day, running on. Likely to stay this far and shortlisted.
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Horse silk
Karl Philippe45
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-1| J: Jack Hogan(5)| T: F O'Brien| OR:  142
66/1
Resumed with 2m 4f win at Wetherby in November and backed it up off 7 lb higher mark when second in handicap there on Boxing Day. However, seemed to find the jump to a top-level handicap a bit too much here next time so opposable with stamina also to prove.
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Horse silk
Top Ville Benh37
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-13| J: Thomas Dowson| T: P A Kirby| OR:  140
33/1
Not the force of old but his mark now reflects that and was a good 3 lengths third of 23 to The Goffer in handicap chase (28/1) at Leopardstown (21.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago. This harder, however, and likely to find a few too strong again.
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Horse silk
Monbeg Geniust39
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-13| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR:  140
6/1
Point winner who tasted success in maiden/novice hurdles last term. Further progress over fences this season, completing the hat-trick in small field at Chepstow, dictating matters but still value extra (beat a subsequent winner). Doesn't have to lead and remains unexposed.
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Horse silk
Good Boy Bobby74
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-13| J: D A Jacob| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR:  140
33/1
Successful twice at Wetherby last season, landing a listed handicap in October and the Rowland Meyrick (off 6 lb higher) on Boxing Day. Better for return when respectable fourth at Haydock but ran no sort of race there next time.
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17
Horse silk
Oscar Elitet24
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-12| J: H Cobden| T: J Tizzard| OR:  139
8/1
Has a pretty underwhelming overall record over fences but he was finally off the mark in this sphere when winning 3-runner Reynoldstown at Ascot last month, albeit a weak renewal. Also ran his best race last season when third in this off 1 lb lower so claims can be made.
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18
Horse silk
Iceo Madrikp1,t165
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-9| J: Jack Tudor| T: D Pipe| OR:  140
50/1
Useful chaser in France, creditable 4 lengths second of 12 in Grade 3 Bernard Secly Chase at Cagnes-sur-Mer on final start for David Cottin. Stiff task on yard/British debut.
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19
Horse silk
Laskalin24
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-8| J: Shane Quinlan(3)| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  135
66/1
Ex-French winner who returned after a wind op/10 months off with an emphatic success at Ludlow (25.6f, good to soft). Solid placed efforts at Newbury/Sandown next 2 starts but found his run of good form coming to an abrupt halt at Ascot last month. Others preferred.
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Horse silk
Harper's Brookp1,t172
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-7| J: Tom Cannon| T: B Pauling| OR:  134
33/1
Twice a winner over hurdles who has improved for switch to chasing, runner-up at Carlisle on return prior to going one place better in a Bangor handicap (20.3f). However, well held up in grade in Dipper here on New Year's Day and bit to prove now up in trip with headgear/tongue strap applied.
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Horse silk
Fantastikasp1,t124
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-5| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR:  132
16/1
Progressive novice chaser last term (seventh in this last year off 12 lb higher) and he showed up well for a long way in a 27f handicap here on reappearance. Excuses since, jumping left when third at Wincanton latest, so could outrun odds in first-time headgear/tongue strap.
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22
Horse silk
The Wolfb,t24
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-3| J: P J Brennan| T: O Murphy| OR:  130
25/1
Back on track (following another wind op) when second over C&D on return. However, hasn't been in the same form since and others are more appealing despite being on a career-low mark over fences.
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Horse silk
Glamorgan Duke17
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-2| J: Danny Gilligan(7)| T: P J Gilligan| OR:  128
66/1
Had lost his way but bounced back to best when 2 lengths second (splitting The Goffer and Top Ville Ben) of 23 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.2f) last month, a race he won in 2020 (lightly raced after). Remains to be seen if able to back that up (out of race too soon next time).
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Forecasts

Corach Rambler (6/1), Monbeg Genius (6/1), Fastorslow (7/1), The Goffer (7/1), Oscar Elite (8/1), Nassalam (9/1), Into Overdrive (10/1), Happygolucky (16/1), Fantastikas (16/1), The Big Breakaway (16/1), Threeunderthrufive (18/1), The Wolf (25/1), Tea Clipper (33/1), Fanion D'estruval (33/1), Good Boy Bobby (33/1), Harper's Brook (33/1), Top Ville Ben (33/1), Remastered (33/1), Cloudy Glen (40/1), Iceo Madrik (50/1), Karl Philippe (66/1), Laskalin (66/1), Glamorgan Duke (66/1)

14:50 Cheltenham - 14 March 2023 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

One of the few races Britain has dominated and the thriving INTO OVERDRIVE looks the pick of the home team. He continued his remarkable progress when immediately resuming winning ways in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day and his assured jumping/battling qualities are big attributes for a race of this nature. Corach Rambler was a most impressive winner of this last year and has presumably been kept fresh with this event in mind, with Happygolucky also high on the shortlist.

Previous Winners

2025
Weight: 10-3  |Age: 8
13/2
2022
10/1
2021
Weight: 10-11  |Age: 11
28/1
2020
15/2
2019
Weight: 11-8  |Age: 9
10/1
2018
Weight: 10-13  |Age: 6
5/1
2017
Weight: 11-12  |Age: 8
9/1

Prize Money

1st: £70,338.002nd: £26,500.003rd: £13,262.004th: £6,625.005th: £3,325.006th: £1,662.007th: £825.008th: £425.00

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