15:35 Ascot
Sunday 2 April 2023
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LK Bennett Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- 5YO plus | Class 2 | 2m 167y | Good to Soft (Soft in places) | 9 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 15:36 | Winning time: 4m 7.58s
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In reasonable form this term but reportedly bled at Sandown 8 weeks ago. Back on last winning mark at least.
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Upped his game further this term with victories at Doncaster and at Sandown around the turn of the year but in the handicapper's grip now judged on subsequent efforts.
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Started 2022 with a pair of 2m wins at Hereford and built on his encouraging return at the second attempt when resuming winning ways at Wetherby (15.2f, good) 46 days ago, seeing his race out much better returned to front-running tactics. Will find this more competitive.
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Surpassed any of his hurdle exploits (won twice last term) when making a successful start to his chase career in a 2¼m Kempton handicap in November and further improvement when defying 8 lb rise at Newbury later that month. Up another 8 lb but sure to progress further and win more races.
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Successful in handicaps 6 months apart at Fontwell and Exeter at up to 19f this term, but dismal efforts next 2 starts and plenty to prove now back down in trip.
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Below par last season for Dan Skelton but took advantage of reduced mark when recording a first win over fences at Lingfield in December. Similar form when runner-up next 2 starts and should be in the mix again.
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On a potentially lenient mark but has failed to complete on all 3 starts this season, well held when falling 3 out at Ludlow last time. Others appeal more.
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Fairly useful novice hurdler last season and winner of first 2 completed starts over fences this term. Good second at Sandown next 2 starts and should go well again.
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Multiple winner in France around 2m for David Cottin but well held both starts for new yard so far.
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Forecasts
Frere d'Armes (7/4), Corrigeen Rock (16/5), Fast Buck (15/2), Dolos (17/2), Xcitations (17/2), Black Gerry (9/1), Prince Escalus (11/1), Royale Margaux (22/1), Hatcher (80/1)
FRERE D'ARMES looked a natural when winning both his starts over fences in November and is probably still ahead of his mark given his potential. This should be run at a good pace with in-form front-runners Corrigeen Rock, Fast Buck and Prince Escalus heading up the opposition.
- Corrigeen Rock16/5
- Fast Buck15/2
Prize Money
1st: £21,124.002nd: £9,720.003rd: £4,860.004th: £2,432.005th: £1,212.00
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