20:57 Newton Abbot

Tuesday 24 June 2025

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Korev Handicap Chase

Off time: 20:57 | Winning time: 6m 30.1s

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Selected odds by:

Illogical Logic^p²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR: 93| CD

6/4

Had the race sewn-up when falling 2 out here at the end of last month and gained quick compensation when making all back here (C&D, good) 20 days ago. 7 lb rise probably won't stop him going in again.

Form: 234P-F1

Lucky Rose²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: James Davies| T: Noel Williams| OR: 90

17/2

Fair maiden hurdler who was beaten a fair way by the winner when runner-up on chase debut at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to soft) back from a break in April. Performed to a similar level when third in a 5-runner handicap over the same C&D (good to firm) next time and she looks vulnerable.

Form: 22652-3

Ann D'arabie^t²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: K Brogan| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 85| BF

10/1

Has left hurdles form behind switched to fences this spring, runner-up twice before opening her account at Huntingdon (23.6f, good). Again travelled well throughout when a clear second (Lucky Rose back in third) over the same C&D next time and she has to enter calculations.

Form: 8422-12

Eightytwo Team^p,t¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-12| J: Brendan Powell| T: C Ellam| OR: 77

14/1

Ended a long losing run in 4-runner Warwick handicap chase (25.4f, good to soft) last month, having chased home Ann d'Arabie at Huntingdon 13 days earlier. Creditable third at Southwell recently, but that leaves her a bit short of the level that will be required to win this.

Form: P45-213

Firefly Lane^t⁶⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: Ben Godfrey| T: J D Frost| OR: 73| C

17/2

Winning pointer who opened her chase account here (21f, soft) in September. Best effort since when third in a 6-runner Taunton handicap back from a break in April, but safely held when filling the same spot back here over C&D 10 days later and concerns remain with regard to her stamina.

Form: 134033-

Janeslittlevoice³⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 10-7| J: Harriet Tucker⁽⁷⁾| T: Ella Pickard| OR: 72| CD

8/1

Maiden hurdler who took really well to fences in 2023, bagging pair of handicaps at around 3¼m. Performed with credit when runner-up over this C&D on second run following a lengthy absence, but little to shout about since and she needs to bounce back.

Form: 31/P2-6P

Radharc Na Slaine^t²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: Conor Ring| T: D A Rees| OR: 71

9/2

Poor maiden on balance, but his last 2 efforts have been among his best, latterly beaten 2½ lengths into third behind Illogical Logic over C&D earlier this month. Now 6 lb better off with that rival and should make his presence felt.

Form: FP3-523

Testflight²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Tabitha Worsley⁽³⁾| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR: 67

17/2

Point winner last month, but 0-20 under Rules and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

Form: PP3-U13

Forecasts

Illogical Logic (6/4), Radharc Na Slaine (9/2), Janeslittlevoice (8/1), Lucky Rose (17/2), Testflight (17/2), Firefly Lane (17/2), Ann D'arabie (10/1), Eightytwo Team (14/1)

The switch to front-running tactics has clearly benefited ILLOGICAL LOGIC, who opened his account over C&D last time and a repeat could be on the cards. Radharc Na Slaine is entitled to finish closer to the selection having finished 2½ lengths adrift that day and now renews rivalry on 6 lb better terms. However, the way Illogical Logic asserted after the final fence suggested that he probably has a bit more in the locker. Ann d'Arabie is also likely to be on the premises.