| # | Horse / Form | Age/Wgt | Jockey / Trainer | OR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
8y 168 lbs |
Chad Bament(5) Anthony Honeyball |
129 | – | |
| 2 |
8y 166 lbs |
Paddy Hanlon(5) Paul Nicholls |
127 | – | |
| 3 |
7y 164 lbs |
Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden |
125 | – | |
| 4 |
6y 163 lbs |
Sam Twiston-Davies Anthony Honeyball |
117 | – | |
| 5 |
6y 152 lbs |
James Best Sarah-Jayne Davies |
113 | – | |
| 6 |
8y 147 lbs |
Richie McLernon Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill |
108 | – |
Centara heads into this two-mile Class 2 chase at Newton Abbot on a progressive profile that makes a compelling case for overlooking the top-rated Breaking Cover, who holds a narrow two-pound edge on paper but may be closer to the ceiling of his ability. The progressive trajectory Centara has shown suggests there is more to come, and on a sound surface over a trip that should suit, the upside argument is persuasive. Breaking Cover remains the principal threat alongside Obsessedwithyou and Ice In The Veins, both of whom have the ability to make this competitive, so the margin for error is slim. The selection is Centara.
GORE POINT looks very hard to ignore. He won by five lengths last time and has gone up 0lb for it, which leaves him with around 3.8lb in hand on the figures. He has also won at Newton Abbot five times and is turned back out only five days later. He is short enough at 11/8, but there is a very obvious reason why.
VERDICT: GORE POINT 11/8