The Betfred Classic Chase (Saturday 3.35), run
over 3 miles 5 furlongs at Warwick, has thrown up winners at 20/1,
18/1, 14/1 and 10/1 in the last ten years and this year’s renewal
will, as ever, provide a thorough test of stamina and jumping
ability.
Goodtoknow (40/1) has only won
four of his 27 starts under Rules, but has won over 3 miles 4½
furlongs, revels in testing conditions and is reasonably weighted on
his best form. He hasn’t shown a great deal in two starts this
term, but he should be fighting fit and has dropped back to his last
winning mark, so isn’t one to dismiss out of hand. He probably
needs a career-best effort to win this, but the step back up in
distance on soft going is in his favour, particularly if first-time
blinkers have the desired effect.
Kingswell Theatre (33/1) has yet
to win beyond 2 miles 7½ furlongs, but has recorded three of his
four career wins on soft or heavy going and has only been tried
beyond 3 miles twice. He made a respectable return to action when
third of 14, beaten 17 lengths, behind Lamb Or Cod in the Welsh
National Trial at Chepstow in December and lost a shoe when pulled up
over 3 miles 2½ furlongs at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. Clearly
he has risks attached but, like Goodtoknow, is back on his last
winning mark and could belie generous odds with a forward showing.
Selections: Goodtoknow
(40/1 with Coral), Kingswell Theatre (33/1 generally
available)
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