saturday 2nd march selections

[beaker1]

Saturday 2nd March

2:20 Doncaster – TRM Handicap Chase

TOUBAB looked progressive last season and was running a big race in the Grand Annual only to be brought down four out, when still travelling well. He ran off a rating of 143 that day and comes here off 140, despite having subsequently run well behind Sprinter Scare off level weights. Ground conditions have not been in his favour on his two starts this season, but he has his ground for this and on a track that Paul Nicholls does so well on with his chasers (36% strike rate over the last five years), he is fancied to win.

2:55 Doncaster – William Hill Grimthorpe Chase

JOIN TOGETHER was one of the top novice chasers of last season and this trip of three miles two furlongs looks ideal for him. He is a class act on his day and now that the Grand National weights have come out, he has been allowed to race again and show that he is still on a fair mark. Last time out he stayed on strongly over the National fences to finish second to Hello Bud and last season he gave weight and easily beat Champion Court at Cheltenham, which is top form. The Nicholls team remains in good form and although he is close to the top of the weights, he has a touch of class and on good ground, can outclass the opposition.

3:30 Doncaster – William Hill – Download The App Handicap Hurdle

This step up in trip to three miles should really suit AAIM TO PROSPER who rates a confident selection. Rated 107 on the flat, he has made a fair start over hurdles, finishing second over an inadequate trip on his debut, before running well behind two very promising novices at Doncaster, in Zuider Zee and Minella Forfitness (now rated 135). On his final start he also ran well to finish second at Ascot and with a rating of just 124 for his handicap debut, I can fully understand why connections have decided to go the handicap route, rather than try to win a novice hurdle. Ground conditions are very similar to last time at Doncaster and with the extra distance of this race likely to play to his strengths, I am very confident that he will run very well.

3:50 Newbury – Stan James Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase

GARYNELLA is a very interesting runner in this from the bottom of the handicap. Having gained plenty of experience over fences in France he joined the Pipe team and ran an encouraging race on his debut at Cheltenham (behind Shooters Wood), where he was well supported in the market. In five runs in France he never finished out of the first two and he appeals as the sort of horse that the Pipe stable do so well with. A rating of 130 could under estimate him and this step up in trip should suit, so he is a leading player.

[Donny B.]

since i was away i didn't back anything. Any winners?

[suisse]

I only made it for races 3 n 4. AAIM TO PROSPER won GARYNELLA didn't place

[Donny B.]

Saturday 2nd March

2:20 Doncaster – TRM Handicap Chase

TOUBAB looked progressive last season and was running a big race in the Grand Annual only to be brought down four out, when still travelling well. He ran off a rating of 143 that day and comes here off 140, despite having subsequently run well behind Sprinter Scare off level weights. Ground conditions have not been in his favour on his two starts this season, but he has his ground for this and on a track that Paul Nicholls does so well on with his chasers (36% strike rate over the last five years), he is fancied to win.

Result: Won - Odds: Evens

2:55 Doncaster – William Hill Grimthorpe Chase

JOIN TOGETHER was one of the top novice chasers of last season and this trip of three miles two furlongs looks ideal for him. He is a class act on his day and now that the Grand National weights have come out, he has been allowed to race again and show that he is still on a fair mark. Last time out he stayed on strongly over the National fences to finish second to Hello Bud and last season he gave weight and easily beat Champion Court at Cheltenham, which is top form. The Nicholls team remains in good form and although he is close to the top of the weights, he has a touch of class and on good ground, can outclass the opposition.

Result: Not placed

3:30 Doncaster – William Hill – Download The App Handicap Hurdle

This step up in trip to three miles should really suit AAIM TO PROSPER who rates a confident selection. Rated 107 on the flat, he has made a fair start over hurdles, finishing second over an inadequate trip on his debut, before running well behind two very promising novices at Doncaster, in Zuider Zee and Minella Forfitness (now rated 135). On his final start he also ran well to finish second at Ascot and with a rating of just 124 for his handicap debut, I can fully understand why connections have decided to go the handicap route, rather than try to win a novice hurdle. Ground conditions are very similar to last time at Doncaster and with the extra distance of this race likely to play to his strengths, I am very confident that he will run very well.

Result: Won - Odds: 13/8

3:50 Newbury – Stan James Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase

GARYNELLA is a very interesting runner in this from the bottom of the handicap. Having gained plenty of experience over fences in France he joined the Pipe team and ran an encouraging race on his debut at Cheltenham (behind Shooters Wood), where he was well supported in the market. In five runs in France he never finished out of the first two and he appeals as the sort of horse that the Pipe stable do so well with. A rating of 130 could under estimate him and this step up in trip should suit, so he is a leading player.

Result: Not placed