Charlie Hall Chase – Ideal conditions

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2.57pm Wetherby – Charlie Hall Chase

Number 1 on the card is Djelo, who showed some potential for staying trips last season with wins in the Peterborough Chase and then the Denman Chase. I find it relatively easy to pick holes in those wins though, as he beat Protektorat at Huntingdon, whose form suggests he doesn’t really go right-handed. The Denman Chase win was against a relatively weak field in terms of their form at the time. He found Grade 1 company too hot at the end of last season.

Pic D’orhy steps up to 3 miles for the first time. I don’t think the way he races suggests he wants this distance. I’m personally not convinced by him as I think he generally picks off relatively weak races for the grade and this isn’t one of those.

Last years winner returns as The Real Whacker bids to retain his crown. He was very game, racing prominently throughout and fending off challenges in the straight. It’s a stronger renewal this time around and the remainder of his efforts last season don’t provide too much enthusiasm.

GA Law has seen a little bit of early market support but in truth he’s up against it. He’s a consistent performer in the top handicaps, but when he’s pitched into graded company he has tended to come up short and I don’t see why that would be any different today.

Hewick hasn’t won over fences since the 2023 King George, but he made a winning return to action over hurdles at Thurles last month. That showed his well being. He’s got his ground today and the long straight at Wetherby is going to suit his relentless galloping.

I think this looks like a perfect opportunity for Hewick, who has race-fitness over the majority of these rivals and has his ideal conditions. 

Recommended Bet

Back Hewick @ 3/1

All the best

Darren Power

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