Bally Gunner to get the job done in G.E. White & Sons Agricultural Buildings Handicap Chase at Plumpton
Bally Gunner won in great style over two miles and four furlongs at Plumpton last month and, considering his potential to show improvement over longer trips, a chance can easily be taken on him in G.E. White & Sons Agricultural Buildings Handicap Chase, to be held on Monday, December 17th. One shouldn’t judge him on the latest failure at Newcastle, where he pulled up a few fences before the wire.
The Roger Curtis-trained really struggled for good results early in his career. His unlucky journey continued until last month, when he finally got off the mark. Plumpton’s Track Your Horses At attheraces.com Handicap Chase was a tricky contest. Yet, he did not lose determination, and performed magnificently in the hands of Hadden Frost.
After failing to make a strong start, the 9-2 chance started smooth progress, and made himself prominent after the ninth fence. He further pumped up his speed to lead when pecked 2 out. He was soon in total command after that and, despite a blunder in the final stages, he comprehensively notched up the first place. The margin of victory was 12 lengths.
His act here was so impressive that one can easily forgive his subsequent flop. The Bally Gunners-owned is highly likely to continue his fantastic Plumpton work, and secure the first position today. The son of Needle Gun is up against four rivals.
Over a distance of three miles and two furlongs, the contestants will lock horns for a handy prize of £3,054. The going is heavy for the class-4 meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 14:05 GMT.
The main dangers to Bally Gunner are Brunette´sonly and Guydus. The former of the two goes well on heavy ground over C&D, but has fitness to prove. Guydus has proved her mettle here. The Venetia Williams-trained was an easy C&D triumphant in April and, following this month’s decent effort, some respect should be given to her.
Collyns Avenue showed good promise on chase debut, but it is hard to trust him after 664 days of rest. Ballinhassig, who was C&D winner in January, faces tall order from 14lb wrong.
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