14:25 Sandown 04 Dec 2021
Betfair Tingle Creek Chase
Grade 1 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £85,425 - 5 ran
jumped well, kept wide tracking leaders, went close 2nd after 3 out, led 2 out, clear before the last, ridden and stayed on strongly run-in
awkward and hit 1st, chased leader, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner when lost 2nd at the last, rallied into 2nd again post
waited with in 5th, steady headway 4 out, went 3rd 2 out, 2nd at the last, ridden and stayed on same pace run-in, no chance with winner, lost 2nd post
bit keen, chased leaders on inside, not fluent 5th, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous after
never that fluent, led, mistake 8th, not fluent 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon lost 2nd, weakened next
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £13.00 |
| CSF | £96.64 (3, 4) |
| Win | £13.00 (3) |
| Place | £3.40 (3), £3.90 (4) |
| Exacta | £90.40 (3, 4) |
| Trifecta | £257.30 (3, 4, 1) |
Expert Analysis
A rather puzzling race, at least from a form point of view, with the two main fancies not at their best and Greaneteen winning in a time markedly slower than the novice Edwardstone managed in the previous race, the early pace lukewarm in this contest but the closing sectionals less than impressive also (about 96% race finishing speed). It could be that second and third have improved, but it seems at least as likely that the winner did not have to be at his very best to score with authority.
GREANETEEN (c162+ here, 168 previously) duly came on plenty for his run at Exeter but might not have needed to be at his absolute best to win a race in which his two main form rivals bombed out, kept a bit wide and a few lengths back until closing after 4 out, going on for sure 2 out and driven out on the run-in. He was fourth in last season’s Champion Chase and there are probably a few still ahead of him in what is a strong division.
HITMAN (c154 here and previously) ran at least as well as previously and would have been a clearer second had he jumped 2 out better, mostly in second until leading narrowly 3 out, sticking to his task after his error. This effort may make life in handicaps difficult for him (he ran off 151 at Exeter), and more is needed at the elite level.
CAPTAIN GUINNESS (c154 here and previously) ran at least creditably, his jumping standing up to this test well, held up last but in touch, closing 3 out and keeping on for pressure. Most of his form leaves him with something to find at the top level.
NUBE NEGRA (c145 here, 168 previously) ran poorly, perhaps not at his best after a quicker turn-around than usual, tracking the pace and looking a threat 3 out but short of room soon after and finding little after a mistake at the second-last. He won at Kempton last Christmas on ground similar to this, so that should not have been an issue.
CHACUN POUR SOI (c115 here, 176 previously) turned in an uncharacteristically lacklustre effort, clearly not himself for whatever reason, leading at an unexacting pace, none too fluent at times, and beaten in strides after 3 out, eased. He is unlikely to be getting better at his age, but this was simply too bad to be true.
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Soft | 5 | Politologue | 9 | 11 7 | - | 422-251 | 269 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Harry Skelton | 11/ 8 | 3:58.14 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 8 | Defi Du Seuil | 6 | 11 7 | - | 1211-21 | 20 days | P Hobbs (161 miles) | B J Geraghty | 2/ 1 | 3:59.00 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 4 | Altior | 8 | 11 7 | - | 111-111 | 224 days | N Henderson (60 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 8/ 13 | 4:03.40 | |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 6 | Politologue | 6 | 11 7 | - | 1214F-1 | 32 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Harry Cobden | 7/ 2 | 3:55.00 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 6 | Un De Sceaux | 8 | 11 7 | - | F122-16 | 174 days | W P Mullins | Ruby Walsh | 5/ 4 | 3:51.05 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 7 | Sire De Grugy | 9 | 11 7 | - | 1U14F-5 | 32 days | G L Moore (28 miles) | Jamie Moore | 10/ 3 | 3:54.00 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 10 | Dodging Bullets | 6 | 11 7 | - | 11245-3 | 20 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/ 1 | 4:01.60 | |
| 2013 | Good | 9 | Sire De Grugy | 7 | 11 7 | - | 1411-12 | 20 days | G L Moore (28 miles) | Jamie Moore | 7/ 4 | 3:52.45 | |
| 2012 | Soft | 7 | Sprinter Sacre | 6 | 11 7 | - | 3-11111 | 238 days | N Henderson (60 miles) | B J Geraghty | 4/ 11 | 4:00.70 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 7 | Sizing Europe | 9 | 11 7 | - | 231-212 | 28 days | H De Bromhead | A Lynch | 11/ 8 | 4:01.00 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 9 | Master Minded | 7 | 11 7 | - | 11314-1 | 21 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Noel Fehily | 10/ 11 | 4:01.10 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 5 | Twist Magic | 7 | 11 7 | - | F6F1-13 | 32 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 4 | 4:02.60 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 7 | Master Minded | 5 | 11 7 | - | 2U1112 | 246 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | A P McCoy | 4/ 7 | 3:57.00 | |
| 2007 | Soft | 8 | Twist Magic | 5 | 11 7 | - | P12F1-1 | 25 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | S Thomas | 5/ 1 | 4:04.60 | |
| 2006 | Soft | 7 | Kauto Star | 6 | 11 7 | - | 221F-11 | 14 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 4/ 9 | 4:03.00 | |
| 2005 | Soft | 7 | Kauto Star | 5 | 11 7 | - | 53112-2 | 32 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | M A Fitzgerald | 5/ 2 | 4:06.80 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 7 | Moscow Flyer | 10 | 11 7 | - | 11U11-1 | 27 days | J Harrington | B J Geraghty | 2/ 1 | 3:52.30 | |
| 2003 | Good | 7 | Moscow Flyer | 9 | 11 7 | - | U111U-1 | 27 days | J Harrington | B J Geraghty | 6/ 4 | 3:55.80 | |
| 2002 | Soft | 6 | Cenkos | 8 | 11 7 | - | 444351 | 224 days | P Nicholls (111 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 6/ 1 | 3:59.40 | |
| 2001 | Good to Soft | 6 | Flagship Uberalles | 7 | 11 7 | - | PP-1244 | 224 days | P Hobbs (161 miles) | R Widger | 7/ 2 | 4:04.40 |
