Leicester
Today, January 21, 2025ChaseClass 52m6fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
PERCY VEERING went down all guns blazing on his seasonal reappearance at Market Rasen and the 8-y-o is taken to resume winning ways. He may have most to fear from the mare Lazy Sunday, who found only the progressive Aworkinprogress too good in a Lingfield handicap last month and a reproduction of that effort would give her every chance. Camulus and Shillanavogy are others with claims.
Percy Veering
Lazy Sunday
Camulus
2m6f Hcap Chs
2m6f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 8. CamulusJ: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia WilliamsF: 23536/24-3
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictOff 9 months before returning with an encouraging third of 8 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft) in November, fading after 2 out (pair that beat him were progressive novices). Eased 2 lb since and should have a part to play if able to build on that. 
9. Traveling SoldierJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 4-26936- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictRunner-up sole outing in Irish points and showed a fair bit when second in 7-runner maiden hurdle at Perth on second start under Rules last spring. Has failed to build on that since but perhaps this switch to fences and step up in trip will bring about improvement.- 2. Lazy SundayJ: Micheal NolanT: Richard Mitford-SladeF: 2P8F5P-32
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictCompleted hat-trick over fences early-2023 and, though winless since, she has posted solid efforts in defeat both starts so far this season. Pulled clear of the rest when beaten less than a length by a very promising novice at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft) last time and she needs considering. 
3. How And EverJ: Ben JonesT: Oliver SignyF: 67731P-P- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 82
VerdictLightly-raced 7-y-o who made a successful handicap bow over hurdles at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) last February. Pulled up both subsequent starts, including on return/chase debut at Stratford (since undergone a second wind op), but he's likely to show himself in a better light over fences before long.
12. Faitque De LisleJ: Miss Lucy TurnerT: James EvansF: BP/33P-644- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictOver 2 years since his sole success and while his latest effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) on New Year's Day was a decent effort, others make more appeal for win purposes.
11. GoguenardJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: D. J. JeffreysF: 112109-P4- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictProgressed well switched to handicap hurdles last season, again showing a good attitude when scoring for the third time at Stratford (2¾m, heavy) in March. However, there have been very few positives to take from his efforts over fences at Market Rasen and Catterick this season.
7. CokythoJ: Kielan WoodsT: Alex HalesF: 4242-31P8- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictFinally off the mark in a 3m Uttoxeter handicap chase last May but now has a point to prove having failed to fire both starts so far this season.
10. EndersenJ: James DaviesT: Richard RoweF: P24/9PP-56- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictRemains a maiden following 9 appearances in various race-types under Rules (also 0-4 between the flags) and it's easy enough to look elsewhere.
1. HaveanothergofloJ: Theo GillardT: Donald McCainF: 433/P-33- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictSuccessful sole start in Irish points and found to have suffered with an irregular heartbeat when pulled up on chase debut in November 2023. Shaped well back from a 12-month absence returned to hurdles at Carlisle but well held next time and he's opposable on this second attempt over fences.
6. Has TrokeJ: Bryan CarverT: Alex HalesF: 252313-5P- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictOff the mark over fences when taking 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (23.4f, heavy) last March but he has offered little in 3 subsequent starts. Yard also saddles Cokytho.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 5. Percy VeeringJ: Tom BellamyT: Kim Bailey & Mat NichollsF: P2/111F3-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictBright start over fences last term, winning 3 in a row, culminating in an all-the-way success at Exeter. Ended that campaign on a low-key note but back on track when finding just one too good on return at Market Rasen (23.9f, soft) where he pulled clear of the rest. Key player. 
4. ShillanavogyJ: James BowenT: Warren GreatrexF: 0681-42P1- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictHurdles winner at Hereford last spring and firmly back on track when making it third time lucky over fences at Fontwell (21.6f, soft) in December. 6 lb higher mark to contend with in what looks a stronger race but he still has low mileage and should make his presence felt.