It was a significant Haydock handicap in which GRAND GESTE opened his chase account at the third attempt last month, jumping superbly throughout and leaving the strong impression that there is even better to come from him in this sphere. He is taken to defy a 10 lb rise in the weights and follow-up, with the progressive Deep Cave and Walking On Air, who appeared to have Docpickedme where he wanted him when exiting at the final fence in this race last year, both greatly respected.
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Dave Nevison
Deep Cave Apart from a welter weight, he has plenty going for him, and now looks the type of staying handicap chaser his yard specialises in.
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Smart Stats
1
Deep Cave
£28.70 Christian Williams's profit to a £1 level stake with only one runner on the card (chases)
5/1
6
Grand Geste
37% Danny McMenamin's strike rate on chase favourites
9/4
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: There is a chance of a pace burnout early, and Grand Geste is one who could suffer as a result: A strong early pace seems highly likely. Deep Cave could be suited if held up as expected.
Individual Price Hint: Walking On Air traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP twice on 3 of its last 5 starts: Joyeux Machin traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 5 starts.