Cheltenham
Friday, May 2, 2025ChaseClass 43m1f
Verdict
Verdict
Successful on each of his 2 previous appearances at this meeting FAIRLY FAMOUS clearly wasn't himself when pulled up in the Fox Hunters' Chase at the Festival in March. However, he confirmed his well-being when finishing runner-up between the Flags since and is fancied to make a bold bid to come out on top again here. Douglas Longbottom has some excellent point form to his name and he's feared along with Alaphilippe, in a race containing plenty of in-form sorts.
Fairly Famous
Douglas Longbottom
Alaphilippe
3m1f Hunt Chs
3m1f Hunt Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. AlaphilippeJ: Mr Zac BakerT: Mrs A. SlatterF: 2P3U90/
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 412
VerdictUseful hurdler (runner-up in 2022 Pertemps) but failed to kick on from a promising chase debut second over both sets of obstacles in 2023/24 season for Fergal O'Brien. However, comes here following success between the Flags in March and he merits a second look. - 2. Douglas LongbottomJ: Mr William BiddickT: Miss B. CowardF: 37/
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 371
VerdictPromise when third in an Aintree bumper for Harry Ryall this time 2 years ago. Disappointed in a hunter for this yard at Chepstow last spring but he's a multiple winner in points either side of that, successful on each of his last 3 starts since the turn of the year. Remains capable of better. - 3. Fairly FamousJ: Miss Gina AndrewsT: Mrs G. AndrewsF: 1P/13P-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictProlific in points and successful at this meeting in each of the last 2 seasons. Seemingly not 100% when pulled up in Fox Hunters' Chase at the Festival in March but lines up here having proved his well-being with a good second in points 4 weeks ago. Big player. 
4. GlenmountJ: Mr James KingT: Mrs Julie Wadland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictCourt Cave gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Windsor Avenue. Multiple winner in points himself, including last 2 starts (latest Mar 2). Interesting what the market makes of him on first start in hunter chase company.
5. LearntalotJ: Mrs Izzie HillT: Alan HillF: 1-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 336
VerdictFair maiden hurdler for Olly Murphy who showed similar form when winning novice hunter for present connections at Stratford (22.6f) 11 months ago. Lines up here having been holding his form well between the Flags in recent months and no surprise to see a good showing.
6. TzarmixJ: Mr Darren AndrewsT: Mrs D. J. RalphF: 54/574535-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 150
VerdictLightly-raced 6-y-o who landed a Chepstow novice for Sam Thomas back in March 2023. Drew a blank in handicaps last year for Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill but perfect start between the Flags for new stable when running out a comfortable winner at Bitterley last month. Could build on that now.
7. Walk AwayJ: Mr O. McGillT: R. PallasF: 2U6P5/2-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 78
VerdictVeteran who proved disappointing on final starts for Henry De Bromhead in Ireland. Failed to complete in points on debut for new yard in December but proved he retains ability when second of 10 in hunter chase at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 78 days ago. Needs to build on that now.- Unnamed Favourite
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