14:40 Cheltenham

Wednesday 16 April 2025

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Matt Hampson Foundation Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 5m 12.52s

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Hang In There³⁴

Age: 11| Weight: 11-12| J: Joe Anderson⁽³⁾| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 157| C| D

33/1

Veteran who scored at Uttoxeter last summer and posted a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f) a couple of months later. Stiff task last 2 starts, particularly so in Ryanair here last month. Should be much more competitive here (second in this last year off 6 lb lower).

Form: 21324P

Classic Getaway⁶⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: D E Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR: 157

17/2

Very smart chaser who was back to his very best when winning 3-runner Grace 2 at Gowran 2 months ago. Looks on a nice mark back in a handicap so big shout.

Form: P3P-321

Fugitif^p,t³⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Maggs⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hobson| OR: 147| CD

16/1

Has produced several very good efforts here, not least when winning the December Gold Cup last season. However, has failed to hit that level of form this term and was well held in the Plate here last month.

Form: PP-5360

Il Ridoto^b,t³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Freddie Gingell| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 144| CD

12/1

Has landed 2 valuable handicaps at this course, including the Paddy Power Gold Cup in November. Not in same form since but the drying ground will aid his cause.

Form: P-51680

Blow Your Wad^p,t⁵³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey| OR: 143| D

9/2

Winning hurdler who improved over fences last season, winning the Grade 2 Pendil at Kempton. Found to be lame when last of 5 in Aintree Grade 1 on final start that season and shaped as if needing run on belated return in February. Better expected now with headgear back on.

Form: 21615-5

O'Moore Park³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: W P Mullins| OR: 140

7/2

Useful hurdler. Fell on first 2 starts over fences but has got the hang of it now, running a big race when third of 19 in a Grade 2 C&D handicap at the Festival 5 weeks ago. Obvious claims off the same mark.

Form: 20-FF43

Harper's Brook^p⁵³

Age: 9| Weight: 10-6| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Skelton| OR: 137

16/1

Has his quirks but has plenty of ability and got off the mark for the season/current yard under a cute ride at Wetherby over Christmas. However, down the field next 2 starts and will likely find this too demanding.

Form: P52143

Moon D'orange^p³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Callum Pritchard⁽⁵⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 134| CD

5/1

Taken well to fences for this yard, making the frame 4 times on the bounce prior to opening chase account in a C&D handicap in January, doing well under the circumstances. Not in same form at the Festival last month, however, so bounce back required from out of the weights.

Form: 33421P

Bhaloo²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 134| D

13/2

Dual novice hurdle winner last season and made successful start over fences in 4-runner handicap at Ascot in November. Pulled up next 3 starts but back to form with a bang when scoring at Newbury last month. Will find this more demanding from out of the handicap.

Form: 21PPP1

Riskintheground^t⁵^{(ex 5)}

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 127| D

15/2

Goes well this time of year and was a big improver with 4 handicap wins between May and September last season. Had been shaping well before resuming winning ways in good style at Ayr last week so must be respected under a penalty.

Form: 544451

Forecasts

O'Moore Park (7/2), Blow Your Wad (9/2), Moon D'orange (5/1), Bhaloo (13/2), Riskintheground (15/2), Classic Getaway (17/2), Il Ridoto (12/1), Fugitif (16/1), Harper's Brook (16/1), Hang In There (33/1)

Willie Mullins holds a very strong hand with CLASSIC GETAWAY and O'Moore Park. The latter was an excellent third in the Golden Miller off this mark last month but narrow preference is for Classic Getaway, who looks on a nice mark back in a handicap having won a Grade 2 at Gowran in February. Riskintheground thrives at this time of year and completes the shortlist after his stylish win at Ayr on Friday.