A winning pointer in Ireland with a big jump in him, Glen Rocco showed promise around Kempton on Boxing Day when chasing home a talented sort who got first run
Ten runners is a disappointing turnout for the steeplechase formerly known as the Racing Post, which has been through several sponsors in recent years and is now the 888Sport Handicap Chase. But that is all to the good for connections of Glen Rocco (3.35), who has fewer rivals to beat at Kempton on his way to fulfilling the promise he has been showing this winter.
A winning pointer in Ireland with a big jump in him, Glen Rocco showed promise around this track on Boxing Day when chasing home a talented sort who got first run. He then stormed home when returned to Kempton and stepped up to this distance last month. The handicapper has had his say but there is more to come from Nick Gifford’s chestnut. Rather Be has had a frustrating season but the memory of his narrow defeat at last year’s Cheltenham Festival sustains the sense that he can go close here.
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Kempton 1.15 Klare Castle 1.50 Bags Groove 2.25 Petit Palais 3.00 Angels Breath 3.35 Glen Rocco (nap) 4.10 Another Crick 4.45 Enrilo
Ayr 1.50 Western Honour 2.20 Castaliera 2.50 Seemingly So 3.20 Westland Row 3.55 Misdflight 4.25 Three Kings 5.00 Highway Companion
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