And so to journey's end; the last hurrah of the jumps season
and a race to savour, won by some fairly classy types over the years.
It's a race that rewards accurate jumping. In fact, this is a very good race for horses who have previously been up to winning at Grade 2 level, who can now make experience count operating from a workable mark.
If you just consider runners aged 8 to 13 who have previously won any race at Grade 2 level. Since 2003, 42 qualifiers have produced 5 winners and some very decent prices, for +63pts level stakes profit to SP.
If you just consider runners aged 8 to 13 who have previously won any race at Grade 2 level. Since 2003, 42 qualifiers have produced 5 winners and some very decent prices, for +63pts level stakes profit to SP.
However stake the same group each way, and things are even
better; 15 win or placed from the same 42, for a LSP of £101.75 on standard EW
terms. There are only two qualifiers this year, Just A Par and Vyta Du Roc,
both with winning course form.
Just A Par won this in 2015 and only went down a short
head last year. He's a net 6lbs higher this time if you factor in the loss of
Harry Cobden's claim. From a handicapping point of view however, VYTA DU ROC has been given a real chance by Phil Smith and looks laid out by the team from Seven Barrows.
He's a Grade 2 winner over both hurdles and fences,
including at Sandown, and his good accurate jumping is just what's needed
around here.
Good luck today,
0.75pt EW Vyta Du Roc, 10/1 various 3x1/4
** Feedback: What can I say, arrived one stride too late for the win, just denied. A solid 2nd, we'll get 'em next year :) **
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Away with the greys - Vyta Du Roc has a solid claims in the B365 Gold Cup for Nicky Henderson |