GB - Kempton Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

4 Runners

20.5f

Group 2 Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

110.0K

VIEW

Verdict

KALIF DU BERLAIS remains a top-class prospect over fences despite his Exeter reverse and looks ready for another crack at this longer trip. He can get back on track here. Edwardstone acquitted himself well behind Djelo at Huntingdon last month and is feared most.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Developed into one of the leading novice 2m chasers last season, winning 3 times, including Grade 1 at Aintree on final start, again impressing with jumping. Proved somewhat disappointing when third in Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on return but has been freshened up since and remains with potential. 1st Pick 3 Kalif Du Berlais (Fr) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	100	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Developed into one of the leading novice 2m chasers last season, winning 3 times, including Grade 1 at Aintree on final start, again impressing with jumping. Proved somewhat disappointing when third in Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on return but has been freshened up since and remains with potential.
4	Smart chaser who has registered 7 victories over the larger obstacles. Put below-par Cheltenham return behind him when creditable second in Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, soft) last month and receives weight from all his rivals here. 2nd Pick 4 Edwardstone Jockey: Tom Cannon Trainer: Alan King J: Tom Cannon T: Alan King	99	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Smart chaser who has registered 7 victories over the larger obstacles. Put below-par Cheltenham return behind him when creditable second in Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, soft) last month and receives weight from all his rivals here.
1	Out of his depth since a good second in Old Roan Chase (19.9f) at Aintree on his return in October. In slightly calmers waters now, however, and has been successful at this course before. Not out of things. 3rd Pick 1 Master Chewy (Ire) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	96	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Out of his depth since a good second in Old Roan Chase (19.9f) at Aintree on his return in October. In slightly calmers waters now, however, and has been successful at this course before. Not out of things.

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