Paddy Power Handicap Chase Tips 2020
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Paddy Power Handicap Chase Tips
When is The Paddy Power Handicap Chase 2020?
The Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Handicap Chase is one of the highlights of the first day of the November Meeting at Cheltenham.
The Paddy Power Handicap Chase takes place on Friday 13th November 2020 with the race starting at 1.50pm at Cheltenham Racecourse.
This 2 mile handicap race is open to horses aged 4 years and older.
Last time out the winner took home prize money of £27855.
Also ran as BetVictor Handicap Chase
Paddy Power Handicap Chase Previous Winners
2019 Paddy Power Handicap Chase was abandoned due to waterlogging
| Date | Track | Distance | Going | Runners | Winner | Stallion | Age | Jockey (Clm) | Trainer | Odds | Weight | OR | NC(F) | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.11.2020 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good To Soft | 9 | Magic Saint (FR) | Saint Des Saints (FR) | 6 | Carver, Bryan (5) | Nicholls, P F | 100/30 | 11-9 | 152 | 1(1) | 19d |
| 16.11.2018 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 7 | Bun Doran (IRE) | Shantou (USA) | 7 | Brennan, P J | George, T R | 9/4 | 11-10 | 138 | 1(0) | 218d |
| 17.11.2017 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good To Soft | 9 | Doitforthevillage (IRE) | Turtle Island (IRE) | 8 | Brennan, P J | Henderson, P | 13/2 | 11-4 | 135 | 3(2) | 20d |
| 11.11.2016 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 9 | Un Beau Roman (FR) | Roman Saddle (IRE) | 8 | Scholfield, Nick | Henderson, P | 25/1 | 10-13 | 128 | 6(2) | 124d |
| 13.11.2015 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 15 | Keel Haul (IRE) | Classic Cliche (IRE) | 7 | Davies, James | Oliver, Henry | 10/1 | 10-9 | 126 | 1(0) | 15d |
| 14.11.2014 | Cheltenham | 2m | Soft | 19 | Bold Henry | Kayf Tara | 8 | Johnson, Richard | Hobbs, P J | 14/1 | 10-6 | 125 | 1(1) | 223d |
| 15.11.2013 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 17 | Anay Turge (FR) | Turgeon (USA) | 8 | Quinlan, Mr Mark (3) | Hawke, N J | 9/1 | 10-7 | 127 | 6(1) | 19d |
| 16.11.2012 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good To Soft | 14 | Shooters Wood (IRE) | Needle Gun (IRE) | 8 | Walsh, R | Nicholls, P F | 7/1 | 10-5 | 124 | 0(0) | 17d |
| 11.11.2011 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 17 | Tanks For That (IRE) | Beneficial | 8 | Geraghty, B J | Henderson, N J | 13/2 | 11-7 | 140 | 2(0) | 209d |
| 12.11.2010 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 11 | Daves Dream (IRE) | Anshan | 7 | Geraghty, B J | Henderson, N J | 100/30 | 11-5 | 137 | 0(0) | 239d |
| 13.11.2009 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good To Soft | 7 | French Opera | Bering | 6 | Geraghty, B J | Henderson, N J | 5/2 | 11-6 | 138 | 1(1) | 13d |
| 16.11.2008 | Cheltenham | 2m | Soft | 7 | Pablo Du Charmil (FR) | Lyphards Wish (FR) | 7 | Scudamore, Tom | Pipe, D E | 17/2 | 10-9 | 145 | 1(0) | 204d |
| 18.11.2007 | Cheltenham | 2m | Soft | 5 | Kalca Mome (FR) | En Calcat (FR) | 9 | Johnson, Richard | Hobbs, P J | 9/4 | 10-0 | 143 | 1(1) | 232d |
| 10.11.2006 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 9 | Rubberdubber | Teenoso (USA) | 6 | McCoy, A P | Egerton, C R | 5/2 | 10-8 | 137 | 1(1) | 198d |
| 11.11.2005 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good To Soft | 10 | Bold Bishop (IRE) | Religiously (USA) | 8 | Harding, Brian | ONeill, Jonjo | 8/1 | 10-0 | 129 | 1(0) | 17d |
| 12.11.2004 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 11 | Armaturk (FR) | Baby Turk | 7 | Williams, Christian | Nicholls, P F | 11/2 | 11-4 | 154 | 0(0) | 13d |
| 14.11.2003 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good To Firm | 5 | Cenkos (FR) | Nikos | 9 | Walsh, R | Nicholls, P F | 7/1 | 11-12 | 165 | 4(2) | 177d |
| 15.11.2002 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 5 | Just Jasmine | Nicholas Bill | 10 | Greene, R J | Bishop, K | 14/1 | 10-0 | 134 | 2(1) | 13d |
| 16.11.2001 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 8 | Latalomne (USA) | Zilzal (USA) | 7 | Keane, V T (5) | Ellison, B | 11/2 | 10-11 | 133 | 0(0) | 269d |
| 10.11.2000 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good To Soft | 12 | Wave Rock | Tragic Role (USA) | 5 | Llewellyn, Carl | Hobbs, P J | 8/1 | 10-5 | 120 | 3(2) | 40d |
| 12.11.1999 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 5 | Native Charm (IRE) | Be My Native (USA) | 7 | McCarthy, J A | Morlock, C P | 4/1 | 10-9 | 118 | 2(2) | 15d |
| 13.11.1998 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good To Soft | 5 | Green Green Desert (FR) | Green Desert (USA) | 7 | Tizzard, Joe (3) | Nicholls, P F | 6/1 | 10-7 | 120 | 1(1) | 63d |
| 14.11.1997 | Cheltenham | 2m | Good | 7 | Call Equiname | Belfort (FR) | 7 | Murphy, Timmy | Nicholls, P F | 13/2 | 11-8 | 137 | 0(0) |
Paddy Power Handicap Chase Stats and Trends
Paddy Power Handicap Chase
12 year Trends and Statistics 2007 – 2018
- Age – 10 of the last 12 winners were aged 7 or 8.
- Sex – All of the last 12 winners were geldings.
- Country – 6 of the last 12 winners were bred in Ireland, 4 in France and 2 in Great Britain.
- Colour – 7 of the last 12 winners were bay (b).
- Starting Price (SP) – 10 of the last 12 winners returned a SP of 10/1 or less.
- Starting Price Rank – 3 of the last 12 winners started as favourite but 9 were in the first 5 in the betting.
- Headgear – 9 of the last 12 winners wore no headgear.
- Weight Carried – 6 of the last 12 winners carried between 10st and 10st 9lb.
- Days Since Last Run – 6 of the last 12 winners had not run for over 204 days. 5 of the last 12 winners had run between 13 and 20 days ago.
- Last Run Form – 8 of the last 12 winners had finished in the first 6 last time.
Paddy Power Handicap Chase Results
Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Handicap Chase
Distance: 2m (3499 yards +44 yards rails adjustment) Prize (winner): £22522 Dir: Left Handed
Runners: 9 Going: Good To Soft Class: Class 2 Age Restrictions: 4yo+
Winners Time: 4 mins 7.74s Avg OR: 141 Median OR: 142
1st Magic Saint (FR) 100/30
2nd Fanion Destruval (FR) 5/1
3rd Beat The Judge (IRE) 28/1
| No | Place | Dist Bt | Horse | Age | Weight | Headgear | OR | Trainer | Jockey (Claim) | Odds | BF | BFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st | Magic Saint (FR) | 6 | 11-9 | 152 | Nicholls, P F | Carver, Bryan (5) | 100/30 | 4.85 | 1.85 | ||
| chased leaders, went 2nd 6th, led before 2 out, in command flat, stayed on well BF IP MIN 1.01 BF IP MAX 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 2nd | 2.25 | Fanion Destruval (FR) | 5 | 11-12 | 150 | Williams, Miss Venetia | Deutsch, Charlie | 5/1 | 5.88 | 2.15 | |
| held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, challenged after 3 out, pecked last, held flat, kept on BF IP MIN 1.33 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 3rd | 9 | Beat The Judge (IRE) | 5 | 11-4 | 142 | Moore, G L | Moore, Joshua | 9/2 | 5.77 | 1.81 | |
| chased leaders on inside, lost place before 5th, ridden 4 out, effort when jumped left and bumped 2 out, went 3rd flat, no impression BF IP MIN 5.5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 4th | 2.25 | Born Survivor (IRE) | 9 | 11-9 | 147 | Skelton, Daniel | Skelton, Harry | 28/1 | 38.56 | 6.91 | |
| held up in rear, headway 4 out, 4 lengths 5th when blundered 3 out, struggling to get back on terms after, jumped left and not much room last, went 4th flat BF IP MIN 10 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | 5th | 2.25 | On The Slopes | 6 | 11-4 | 142 | Gordon, C | Johnson, Richard | 3/1 (Fav) | 4.06 | 1.64 | |
| jumped right at times, led, headed before 2 out, weakened flat BF IP MIN 3.05 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 6th | 3.5 | Ballywood (FR) | 6 | 11-4 | 142 | King, A | Cannon, Tom J | 13/2 | 9.60 | 2.32 | |
| prominent, hit 8th, beaten after 3 out, bumped 2 out, weakened BF IP MIN 5.2 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | 7th | 20 | Eamon An Cnoic (IRE) | 9 | 10-11 | Blnk TT WS | 135 | Pipe, D E | Scudamore, Tom | 12/1 | 14.54 | 4.40 |
| jumped right and mistakes, always behind BF IP MIN 14.5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | 8th | 10 | Azzuri | 8 | 10-6 | 130 | Skelton, Daniel | Andrews, Bridget | 80/1 | 117.02 | 22.15 | |
| prominent in chasing pack until slow 5th, chased leaders, lost place before 4 out, well beaten when mistake 3 out BF IP MIN 70 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | PU | Full Glass (FR) | 7 | 9-13 | 128 | Sadik, A | Worsley, Tabitha (5) | 150/1 | 460.86 | 176.48 | ||
| held up in mid-division on outside, mistake and rider lost iron briefly 3rd, closed 5th, weakened before 4 out, soon tailed off, pulled up before 2 out BF IP MIN 290 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
Abandoned due to waterlogged course.
BetVictor Handicap Chase
Distance: 2m (3499 yards +38 yards rails adjustment) Prize (winner): £27855 Dir: Left Handed
Runners: 7 Going: Good Class: Class 2 Age Restrictions: 4yo+
Winners Time: 3 mins 54.00s Avg OR: 133 Median OR: 136
1 Bun Doran (IRE) 9/4 (fav)
2 Movie Legend 6/1
3 Peppay Le Pugh (IRE) 8/1
| No | Place | Dist Bt | Horse | Age | Weight | Headgear | OR | Trainer | Jockey (Claim) | Odds | BF | BFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1st | Bun Doran (IRE) | 7 | 11-10 | 138 | George, T R | Brennan, P J | 9/4 (Fav) | 3.45 | 2.02 | ||
| raced keenly, tracked front pair, went 2nd at 7th, led after 3 out, quickened clear after next, soon ridden, ran on well, comfortably BF IP MIN 1.01 BF IP MAX 3.6 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 2nd | 8 | Movie Legend | 8 | 10-10 | CkPc | 124 | Wadham, Mrs L | Aspell, Leighton | 6/1 | 8.46 | 3.50 |
| tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, went 2nd after 3 out, one pace before last, ridden and no chance with winner flat BF IP MIN 4.2 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | 3rd | 3.75 | Peppay Le Pugh (IRE) | 7 | 10-8 | TT | 122 | Skelton, Daniel | Skelton, Harry | 8/1 | 12.00 | 4.30 |
| held up in rear, headway after 3 out, driven to chase leaders when left 3rd next, ridden and kept on same pace, no impression with front pair BF IP MIN 5.6 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 4th | 4.5 | Rock On Rocky | 10 | 11-1 | CkPc TT | 132 | Sheppard, M | Sheppard, Stan (3) | 33/1 | 43.02 | 12.77 |
| tracked leader, led narrowly when pecked 3rd, mistake 3 out, soon headed and ridden, well held from next BF IP MIN 10 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 5th | 4 | A Hare Breath (IRE) | 10 | 11-12 | 140 | Pauling, Ben | Jacob, Daryl | 3/1 | 4.38 | 2.44 | |
| chased leaders, driven after 3 out, outpaced when left disputing 3rd next, beaten when went left last BF IP MIN 4 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 6th | 10 | Doitforthevillage (IRE) | 9 | 11-9 | Hood TT | 137 | Henderson, P | OBrien, T J | 11/1 | 16.38 | 6.86 |
| held up behind, tracked leaders 4 out, driven to chase front pair when blundered badly and lost place 2 out, not recover BF IP MIN 5.5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | 7th | 3.5 | Shanahans Turn (IRE) | 10 | 11-8 | TT | 136 | Tizzard, C L | Power, R M | 4/1 | 5.87 | 2.74 |
| led to 3rd, pressed leader, lost place 7th, behind and struggling 4 out, weakened after next BF IP MIN 4.4 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
BetVictor Handicap Chase
Distance: 2m (3499 yards +44 yards rails adjustment) Prize (winner): £28152 Dir: Left Handed
Runners: 9 Going: Good To Soft Class: Class 2 Age Restrictions: 4yo+
Winners Time: 4 mins 5.10s Avg OR: 133 Median OR: 133
1 Doitforthevillage (IRE) 13/2
2 Kapstadt (FR) 100/30
3 Exitas (IRE) 3/1 (fav)
Full Results:
| No | Place | Dist Bt | Horse | Age | Weight | Headgear | OR | Trainer | Jockey (Claim) | Odds | BF | BFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1st | Doitforthevillage (IRE) | 8 | 11-4 | TT | 135 | Henderson, P | Brennan, P J | 13/2 | 8.25 | 2.43 | |
| pecked 2nd, held up behind, headway 4 out, tracked leaders on outside next, led 2 out, ridden and kept on well flat BF IP MIN 1.01 BF IP MAX 12.5 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | 2nd | 2 | Kapstadt (FR) | 7 | 10-10 | 127 | Williams, Ian | Kennedy, W T | 100/30 | 4.90 | 1.88 | |
| held up in touch, headway on inside after 4 out, led after next, headed 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace from last BF IP MIN 4.4 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 3rd | 1.5 | Exitas (IRE) | 9 | 10-9 | 133 | Middleton,P W | Bowen, James C (7) | 3/1 (Fav) | 4.50 | 1.77 | |
| tracked leaders, challenged after 3 out, ridden and one pace after next, kept on, no impression with front pair flat BF IP MIN 3.6 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | 4th | 2 | Rock On Rocky | 9 | 10-3 | CkPc TT | 123 | Sheppard, M | Sheppard, Stan (3) | 14/1 | 18.03 | 5.00 |
| led in start, tracked leaders, outpaced after 2 out, ridden and no impression before last BF IP MIN 3.35 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | 5th | 4.5 | Un Beau Roman (FR) | 9 | 10-9 | Hood | 126 | Henderson, P | Scholfield, Nick | 12/1 | 12.18 | 4.09 |
| raced keenly, held up in touch, outpaced 2 out, never able to challenge BF IP MIN 5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 6th | 1.5 | Bright New Dawn (IRE) | 10 | 11-12 | 143 | Williams, Miss Venetia | Treadwell, Liam | 12/1 | 13.75 | 3.95 | |
| raced keenly, held up towards rear, hit 8th, driven 3 out, chased leaders next, soon ridden and one pace, never on terms, weakened flat BF IP MIN 12 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 7th | 4.5 | Mick Thonic (FR) | 7 | 11-1 | TT | 132 | Tizzard, C L | Power, R M | 15/2 | 8.39 | 3.05 |
| with leader, led 5th, driven and headed after 3 out, weakened before last BF IP MIN 2.88 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 8th | 17 | Shanahans Turn (IRE) | 9 | 11-10 | 141 | Tizzard, C L | Cooper, Bryan J | 13/2 | 7.54 | 2.94 | |
| tracked leaders, hit and lost place 4 out, weakened before 2 out, tailed off BF IP MIN 6.2 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 9th | 2.75 | Festive Affair (IRE) | 9 | 11-7 | CkPc TT | 138 | ONeill, Jonjo | Coleman, A | 20/1 | 25.00 | 6.54 |
| led to 5th, tracked leader, lost place 3 out, weakened next, tailed off BF IP MIN 22 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||||
Paddy Power Handicap Chase Tips
With nothing ticking every box it may be best to look at those who tick the most of the key stats so we are looking at geldings aged 7 or 8 at a price of 10/1 or less. This leaves a shortlist of 2, IBELO and SKY PIRATE.
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November Meeting Race Card:
Friday 13th November
| 1.15 | Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race |
| 1.50 | Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Handicap Chase |
| 2.25 | The SSS Novices' Chase |
| 3.00 | Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase |
| 3.35 | Ballymore Novices' Hurdle |
| 4.05 | Valda Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle |
Saturday 14th November
| 12.40 | JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial |
| 1.15 | November Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Steeple Chase |
| 2.25 | Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial |
| 3.00 | Paddy Power Gold Cup Steeple Chase |
| 3.30 | Intermediate Handicap Hurdle |
| 4.00 | Karndean Design Flooring Mares' Bumper (Listed) |
Sunday 15th November
| 1.15 | mallardjewellers.com Novices' Steeple Chase |
| 1.50 | The Plantuer at Chapel Stud Handicap Steeple Chase |
| 2.25 | The Shloer Steeplechase |
| 3.00 | The Unibet Greatwood Hurdle Race |
| 3.30 | Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle (Sharp Novices Hurdle) |
| 4.00 | High Sheriff of Gloucestershire Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race |
