2024 BetMGM Rehearsal Handicap Tips

The Changing Man fell at Wincanton earlier this month when travelling well, although perhaps the horse will manage to stay on his feet this time around. The previous performance was a second-placed position at Uttoxeter where the favourite was edged out over three miles on heavy ground.

Bowtogreatness is a horse that can’t be ruled out easily, especially after a smart performance from the eight-year-old in his previous outing. There was plenty to like about a success at Newbury over nearly three miles, with the horse really impressive considering that he made the going and put in a clean round of jumping.

Donny Boy was second out of five runners at Ayr in his previous outing, with this coming after a solid third place in the Champion Handicap Chase at Ayr. The horse is likely to go well over this distance at Newcastle, although it’s a long time since we have seen this runner achieve a victory in any race.

Marble Sands was able to land the spoils at Carlisle in his previous outing, with the eight-year-old fending off three other rivals. However, that came after underwhelming performances on the all-weather at Kempton and Southwell. Neon Moon could be a livelier runner and the horse finished third in the Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Ascot.

2023 Rehearsal Handicap Chase Tips

Shishkin is favourite for the BetMGM Rehearsal Handicap Chase although there will be an element of doubt regarding this runner. After all, the nine-year-old recently refused to race when sent off as the 8/13 favourite in the Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase, with this coming after a previously successful campaign which included a victory at Aintree Racecourse.

Shishkin was able to score as the 7/4 favourite in the Aintree Bowl Chase after beating Ahoy Senor, with this coming after the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham where the horse was beaten into second as the even money favourite. It’s possible that opposing the market leader is the way forward and Market Steel is a viable alternative.

The nine-year-old is trained by Sandy Thomson and finished third out of six runners in the Edinburgh Gin Chase when being sent off as the 9/4 favourite. Interestingly, Elvis Mail was able to score a victory on that occasion and it will be interesting to see whether this nine-year-old can cope with the weight increase that accompanies the win.

Easy As That was sixth last time out and the horse was last seen performing fairly well out of fourteen runners, with Bill Baxter making a bright appearance for trainer Warren Greatrex, with the 20/1 shot claiming a surprising victory in the Topham Handicap Chase. Perhaps the horse needed a recent outing at Carlisle and it will be interesting to see what happens.