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14:25 Cheltenham
Paddy Power Cotswold Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f 56y
- Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £120,000 added
- Winner: £67,524
- 2nd: £25,440
- 3rd: £12,732
- 4th: £6,360
- Form 470-133
- Age 11
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 162
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Bryony Frost
led until 1st, led before 5th, outpaced after 3 out, weakened before 2 out
- Form 291-P11
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 167
in rear, ridden before 4 out, headway after 3 out, went 3rd from after 2 out, stayed on flat, unable to challenge
- Form 1/2134-1
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 170
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Skelton
chased leaders on inside, switched right before 13th, closed next, went 2nd 3 out until before 2 out, soon well held, stayed on final 100 yards
- Form 121-535
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 161
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey D R Fox
jumped right at times, led 1st, headed before 5th, stayed handy, mistake 13th, not fluent 16th, pushed along and slightly outpaced 4 out, stayed on from after 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out, led approaching last where not fluent, ridden out
- Form 3/1151-6
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 155
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey James Bowen
not jump well, in rear from 3rd, behind 13th, pulled up before 4 out
- Form 112-142
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 161
- Trainer Ruth Jefferson
- Jockey Sean Quinlan
chasing leader 2nd, not fluent 13th, went 2nd next, led 16th, hit 4 out, not fluent 3 out, headed before last, stayed on, no impression on winner towards finish
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
An excellent contest full of intrigue and question marks. Frodon continues to apply himself with trademark vim and vigour but faces a number of classy up-and-coming types here, whilst this should finally inform as to whether or not last year's Grand National winner, Noble Yeats, is good enough to dine at the very top table. His latest success in the Many Clouds last time suggested that may well be the case. The jury is currently out on one of last term's leading novice performers in Ahoy Senor after rather disappointing efforts this term, and this should tell us if Dusart and Sounds Russian, both loaded with fencing potential, really can prove good enough at this elevated level. However, the form of PROTEKTORAT (NAP) sets a high standard for the aforementioned quintet to aim at and last season's Gold Cup third looked better than ever when easily landing the Betfair Chase on his reappearance. A repeat of that level really ought to be good enough.
Formwatch
Frodon (FR) 18-1 (11-10) Kept wide early, tracked leader, led 2nd, headed before 3 out, lost 2nd 3 out, weakened into 4th 2 out, left modest 3rd last, 3rd of 9, 18 1/4l behind Bravemansgame (11-10) at Kempton 3m (1) sft in Dec.
Noble Yeats (IRE) 3-1 (11-8) Led until 2nd, handy, dropped to last and pushed along 12th, closed 15th, switched right and quickened to lead before last, stayed on well flat, won at Aintree 3m 1f (1) gs in Dec beating Dashel Drasher (11-4) by 3 1/4l, 6 ran.
Protektorat (FR) 15-2 (11-10) In touch, good headway to go second 11th, good jump to lead briefly next, led 4 out, extended advantage next, stormed clear from last, impressive, won at Haydock 3m 2f (1) sft in Nov beating Eldorado Allen (11-10) by 11l, 5 ran.
Ahoy Senor (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Led until 2nd, chased leader until 10th, chased leaders, ridden and weakened home turn, 5th of 9, 33 1/4l behind Bravemansgame (11-10) at Kempton 3m (1) sft in Dec.
Dusart (IRE) 9-4fav (12-0) Prominent, closed on leaders 4 out, pushed along 2 out, responded well and every chance coming up the hill approaching position of usual final flight, weakened quickly run in, 6th of 8, 15l behind Captain Morgs (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) gd in Dec.
Sounds Russian (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Midfield, outpaced briefly before 4 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on well to challenge after last, always held by winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Into Overdrive (10-11) at Wetherby 3m hcp (1) gs in Dec.