24/25 and earlier PtP & Hunter Chase discussion

Gordon said I had to continue reviewing the sponsored hunterchases! Think he just likes seeing me make a fool of myself😜

Anyway here are my thoughts on what looks a great race in prospect.

1 Mr Glass

Did the business last time out, travels & jumps so the likely favourite and the one they all have to beat.

2 Givega

Pretty useful 130+ over hurdles and no issues with ground or trip. One to definitely consider.

3 Il Padrino

With the quality of opposition it is hard to make much of a case for him ( even as an each way bet)

4 Jeux deau

Looked impressive at Chaddesley and didn't run a bad race at Warwick. Seems to need an extended 3 miles so only concern would be trip. Think we can expect a true run race as plenty of these are genuine 3 milers.

5 Paul Marvel

Would be in with a shout on best Irish form and still only 8 years old. Hard to really assess how good this seasons point form really is? But of course the connections have a serious strike rate in these typ of races so ignore at your peril.

6 Pyleigh Court

Would have to find a bit against some of these even without the extended lay off. Hard to see it troubling the judge.

7 Ragnar Lodbrok

Hasn't been at his best so far this season and which must be a concern. Also have a suspicion that it is at his best when bossing small fields that let him have it all his own way?

8  Red Delta

Facing a big step up from restricteds but  connections know the time of day so wouldn't run if they felt it was a totally lost cause. Still only six and might be one for an adventurous ew bet😉

9 Walk Away

Rated 140 when with Henry De Bromhead but the fact that it remains a maiden over fences at the grand old age of 12 suggests it might struggle here. Yard are partial to a flutter so might be worth noting any shortening nearer the race.

10 Fine Dining

Maiden pointer coming back from long lay off! Not shown anything previously to suggest it is going to trouble some of these genuine open class horses😜

Guessing Mr Glass will go off favourite although probably handicapped by my selection in competition. Red Delta would be ew pick of longer priced possibles.