Chepstow Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 6th November 2024
There were 38 Races on Wednesday 6th November 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Nottingham, 7 races at Dundalk, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 6th November 2024
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(2) Idefix De Ciergues 7/4, Fair maiden hurdler who made a decent start to his chase career when fourth over an inadequate 2m at Ffos Las 24 days ago. Open to improvement back at a more suitable trip. Unexposed chaser who should appreciate this big step back up in trip; interesting.
1
2nd (1) (11/1 -83%) Red Nika
11
11/1(-83%)
(1) Red Nika 11/1, Point winner who ran creditably back under Rules for the first time in 3 years when fourth in a C&D hunter in April. Bad mistake first when below that form in Stratford hunter the following month. Not discounted back in a handicap. Won a point early this year and he's on a dangerous mark back in a handicap; not ruled out.
5
3rd (5) (15/2 +53%) Johnny B
7.5
15/2(+53%)
(5) Johnny B 15/2, Mixed record overall but has a win and 3 seconds to show from only 5 visits to Chepstow. Out of sorts when last seen in the summer but his record here makes him a dangerous one to discount. 10yo who is not easy to predict but he's on a workable mark and has won when fresh.
8
4th (8) (10/1 +44%) Dindin
10
10/1(+44%)
(8) Dindin 10/1, Successful at Worcester in summer 2023 and runner-up on 3 occasions after. Decent comeback third at Newton Abbot in August but has gone backwards from that twice since. Blinkers and a tongue tie are both refitted now. Seven-time chase winner but he's been well held in last two runs and others are preferred.
9
5th (9) (16/1 -33%) Shesupincourt
16
16/1(-33%)
(9) Shesupincourt 16/1, Dual handicap hurdle winner around 3m last season, including here. Well held on Ffos Las reappearance last month but should be sharper now. Suffered an unlucky unseat around halfway on previous chase start. Has struggled in last three hurdle runs and has plenty to prove back over fences.
6
6th (6) (16/1 +20%) Iron Heart
16
16/1(+20%)
(6) Iron Heart 16/1, Four-time hurdle winner who was a close second in a 3m Bangor handicap chase. However, that is very much a standout effort from his 8 runs in this sphere and he was a well-beaten fifth at Plumpton 16 days ago. 0-8 over fences and he's been well held back in this sphere in last two starts.
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7th (4) (6/1 -20%) Ballybeen
6
6/1(-20%)
(4) Ballybeen 6/1, Placed first 7 starts in this sphere, including twice here. Capitulated tamely here when last seen in March but more than capable of bouncing back after a break. 0-9 over fences but he's been placed seven times and needs a close look on his return.
3
|U| (3) (12/1 +25%) King Of Brazil
12
12/1(+25%)
(3) King Of Brazil 12/1, Fair hurdler/chaser who twice over fences last season, latterly over 19.5f here. Hard to derive many positives from last week's reappearance run at Bangor, though. Two chase wins but he was pulled up on return and still has stamina to prove at this trip.
10
|PU| (10) (17/2 -6%) John W Creasy
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(10) John W Creasy 17/2, Hasn't seriously threatened since joining this yard, although he did run a bit better in blinkers when fifth of 12 over 17.5f at Exeter 15 days ago on only his second chase start. Needs to build on that now stepping back up significantly in trip. Unexposed chaser but he's still a maiden and this big step back up in trip is a concern.
7
|PU| (7) (18/1 -157%) Butterwick Brook
18
18/1(-157%)
(7) Butterwick Brook 18/1, More miss than hit since landing a Wincanton handicap chase in December 2021, pulling up twice when last seen in early 2023. The fact he was runner-up over C&D on his 2022 reappearance provides some hope but the betting is perhaps the best guide after such a long absence. Pulled up in last two runs and has plenty to prove after 599 days off.
12:20 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
IDEFIX DE CIERGUES gained some valuable experience when fourth over an inadequate 2m at Ffos Las on his chasing debut. Stepping back up in trip promises to bring about improvement from the six-year-old, who also has his sights lowered on this occasion. Ballybeen was pulled up on his last visit here back in March but is capable of making an impact, while others to note include King Of Brazil and Red Nika.
IDEFIX DE CIERGUES shaped quite well on his chase debut considering 2m was very much on the short side and he can make his second start over the larger obstacles a winning one now back over a more suitable trip. The reappearing Ballybeen has a largely consistent record and is second choice ahead of Tom Lacey's Red Nika.
It might be worth siding with the unexposed chaser IDEFIX DE CIERGUES, who looks interesting on this big step back up in trip.
(4) Royal Infantry 4/9, Point winner who took his unbeaten record to three with a couple of bumper wins last winter, including in a listed event at Newbury. Eighth in the Champion Bumper in March and looks a useful hurdles prospect. Listed bumper winner and he's an interesting recruit to hurdling; high of the list.
10
2nd (10) (18/1 -125%) Plantaroma
18
18/1(-125%)
(10) Plantaroma 18/1, Shaped well when second to I Am Max (won again next time) in Carlisle bumper on debut in February. Matched that form both starts since and that is a sound platform for hurdling. Runner-up in two bumpers including at Cheltenham in April; respected on hurdling debut.
3
3rd (3) (7/2 -5%) Kap Ouest
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(3) Kap Ouest 7/2, From a decent French NH family and produced a promising first effort when third in a bumper here a year ago, staying on gradually and best of those held up. Still a shade too green in a hood when second on hurdles debut in May and there should be more to come. Runner-up behind subsequent Grade 2 winner on hurdling debut in May; big player on return.
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4th (6) (28/1 -155%) The Hardest Geezer
28
28/1(-155%)
(6) The Hardest Geezer 28/1, Dam unraced sister to high-class hurdler (stayed 3m) Kilcooley. Belied odds of 18/1 to make a comfortable winning debut in a bumper at Ayr for Donald Whillans. Sold for £90,000 and a shade disappointing at Huntingdon 5 months later bur he's in good hands now hurdling with a hood. Won the first of his two bumpers and needs watching in market on hurdling debut.
5
5th (5) (9/1 +44%) Salt Rock
9
9/1(+44%)
(5) Salt Rock 9/1, Cost £205,000 after winning his only point. Well beaten when favourite for a Warwick bumper in March 2023 but subsequently had wind surgery and offered more when third in an Exeter novice hurdle in November of that year. Off since but retains potential. Easy point winner and placed over hurdles last November; back from another absence now.
2
6th (2) (11/1 -38%) Joining Force
11
11/1(-38%)
(2) Joining Force 11/1, €42,000 3-y-o, £42,000 5-y-o, Workforce gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Couleur France. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points in February and fair start to Rules career when third in a course bumper last month, faring best of those held up. More to come. Promise in Irish points and a bumper at this track; in the mix on hurdling debut.
9
7th (9) (100/1 +0%) Missy Mole
100
100/1(+0%)
(9) Missy Mole 100/1, Runner-up completed start in Irish points but little to shout about both hurdles outings. Hood on. Struggled in both hurdle runs and needs a transformation with hood added.
7
8th (7) (150/1 -50%) Bellever Tor
150
150/1(-50%)
(7) Bellever Tor 150/1, Second foal, dam fair maiden on Flat (stayed 1½m). Out of half-sister to jumps winner; this looks a tough starting point; best watched.
1
|R| (1) (66/1 -32%) D'gesteevo
66
66/1(-32%)
(1) D'gesteevo 66/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Bonza Girl and out of a winning hurdler but not a great deal of encouragement to be gleaned from both starts in bumpers last season. Struggled in two bumpers here last season and is best watched on hurdling debut.
12:50 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Champion Bumper eighth ROYAL INFANTRY wasn't at all disgraced at the Festival, having gone into it with victories at Doncaster and in Listed company at Newbury behind him. His trainer has already shown himself to have a fairly strong hand with novice hurdlers so far this campaign and the five-year-old could be yet another exciting prospect. Kap Ouest's second at Uttoxeter in May was a fair effort considering he pulled hard behind a subsequent Grade 2 winner, while Plantaroma's bumper form entitles her to respect.
ROYAL INFANTRY fared best of the British representatives when eighth in the Champion Bumper and sure to know his job, he can outclass these on hurdles debut. Kap Quest and Salt Rock remain open to improvement and can chase the selection home.
Top of the list is Dan Skelton's Listed bumper winner ROYAL INFANTRY, who could have a bright future at this new discipline.
(4) Jurancon 1/1, Successful in Irish points and looked a good prospect when going 2-3 in bumpers at Hereford in March. Off 7 months, made a bright start in this sphere when second of 11 in a Worcester novice (2m, heavy) 3 weeks ago, clear of rest. Big player with progress anticipated. Point and dual bumper winner who went close on hurdling debut at Worcester; respected.
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2nd (6) (6/4 +100%) Tripoli Flyer
1.5
6/4(+100%)
(6) Tripoli Flyer 6/4, Getaway gelding who improved with each start in bumpers, off the mark at second attempt at Lingfield (2m) in January. Excellent second in Aintree Grade 2 on final outing in April and he's a very bright prospect now his attentions switch to hurdling. Smart bumper performer and he's an exciting prospect for novice hurdles.
2
3rd (2) (5/1 +17%) Disguisedlimit
5
5/1(+17%)
(2) Disguisedlimit 5/1, €70,000 3-y-o, £150,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Closely related to fair hurdler Cash The Cheque, and half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Beaufort West. Won sole start in Irish points (Apr 20) and he's worth a second look on Rules/hurdles debut for stable amongst the winners. Bought for £150,000 after his Irish point win in April; interesting recruit to hurdling.
5
4th (5) (11/1 -57%) Mon Kaplais
11
11/1(-57%)
(5) Mon Kaplais 11/1, €82,000 3-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Morosini. Dam hurdle winner in France. Needs respecting on debut for leading stable. 82,000euros 3yo; brother to hurdle winner and he's an interesting newcomer for Dan Skelton.
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5th (8) (80/1 -60%) Goddess Afrana
80
80/1(-60%)
(8) Goddess Afrana 80/1, Fracas filly who ran to only a modest level in pair of bumpers at Newbury/Uttoxeter during the spring. Best watched now hurdling after 6 months off. Some promise in two bumpers but this looks a tough starting point over hurdles.
9
6th (9) (150/1 +0%) Ironed Out
150
150/1(+0%)
(9) Ironed Out 150/1, Showed a bit from a less-than-ideal position when fourth of 9 in a Southwell bumper on debut in June but not threatened either start in maiden hurdles subsequently. Probably one for handicaps later on. Promise in sole bumper but she's struggled at big prices in two hurdle runs this autumn.
10
7th (10) (66/1 -230%) Jackie Can
66
66/1(-230%)
(10) Jackie Can 66/1, Showed plenty when runner-up on bumper debut at Warwick (2m) in May. However, unable to match that level when seventh of 12 in bumper at Worcester (2m) a month later. Goes hurdling now but her long-term future over jumps may lie over further. Disappointing in her second bumper and looks best watched on hurdling debut.
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8th (3) (125/1 -25%) Gillespie Road
125
125/1(-25%)
(3) Gillespie Road 125/1, Successful on sole outing in Irish points but down the field in 2 novice hurdles in recent weeks. Handicaps promise to be more his thing moving forward. Won an Irish point but he's been well held in both runs over hurdles; may need more time.
7
9th (7) (300/1 -20%) Diamond Dusty
300
300/1(-20%)
(7) Diamond Dusty 300/1, Little encouragement in a brace of bumpers/novice hurdle. Pulled-up 200-1 shot in much weaker race than this on September's hurdling debut.
1
|PU| (1) (150/1 -20%) Alderley Charlie
150
150/1(-20%)
(1) Alderley Charlie 150/1, Ask gelding. Dam (h91) 2¾m hurdle winner. Rates a likely outsider on racecourse bow and percentage call to look elsewhere. Second foal of a 2m5f hurdle winner; has fair standard to aim at on debut is best watched.
13:20 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
TRIPOLI FLYER travelled strongly when just touched off by his stable companion Horaces Pearl in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree's Grand National meeting and this appears to be a fine opportunity for him to make a successful start to life over timber. Dual bumper winner Jurancon finished second on his hurdling bow at Worcester and has to enter the reckoning, along with newcomer Mon Kaplais and 150,000-pounds point-to-point winner Disguisedlimit.
TRIPOLI FLYER was most progressive in bumpers last term, successful at Lingfield prior to an excellent second in an Aintree Grade 2 on his final outing in April. A useful prospect now hurdling, he shades the vote ahead of Jurancon, who was 2-3 in bumpers and made a bright start over hurdles when second at Worcester 21 days ago. Point winner Disguisedlimit and Mon Kaplais are others to note.
The vote goes to smart bumper performer TRIPOLI FLYER, who looks an exciting prospect for novice hurdles. Jurancon is feared most.
(10) French Ship 11/10, Bumper winner who made a promising start over hurdles when second of 11 over 2m here last month. Sure to improve and go well. Bumper winner who was clear second on hurdling debut here last month; respected up in trip.
11
2nd (11) (11/8 -123%) Let It Rain
1.375
11/8(-123%)
(11) Let It Rain 11/8, Looked a good prospect when winning both bumpers last winter, latterly an Ascot listed race. Very interesting hurdle newcomer. 2-2 in bumpers (including a Listed win) and she's an exciting recruit to hurdling.
6
3rd (6) (15/2 +25%) Newton Tornado
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(6) Newton Tornado 15/2, £85,000 buy after winning sole start in Irish points (May 19). Starts out over hurdles in a warm-looking race but it'll still be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Sole for £85,000 after his Irish point win; well bred and needs close look on rules debut.
3
4th (3) (13/2 +7%) Got A Dream
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(3) Got A Dream 13/2, Getaway gelding who left debut form behind when landing an 8-runner bumper at Huntingdon. Took another step forward when 8¼ lengths seventh of 18 in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree final start. Should be up to making his presence felt now hurdling. Bumper winner who ran respectably in Grade 2 at Aintree; nice prospect for novice hurdles.
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5th (9) (50/1 -150%) Socialiser
50
50/1(-150%)
(9) Socialiser 50/1, From the family of Simonsig and Dusart. Point winner but absent since finishing second in a 3m Fakenham hunter chase on his Rules debut in May 2022. Can only be watched. Point winner but he makes hurdling debut after a massive absence and others are preferred.
1
6th (1) (80/1 -60%) Babatunde
80
80/1(-60%)
(1) Babatunde 80/1, Purchased for £50,000 after finishing third in an Irish point in April. Showed ability when 26 lengths fourth on his Ffos Las hurdle debut 24 days ago. May do better. Close up in sole Irish point but was a remote fourth on hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m6f).
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7th (8) (80/1 -21%) River Run Free
80
80/1(-21%)
(8) River Run Free 80/1, Placed both completed starts in Irish points but finished a long way behind French Ship on his recent 2m course hurdle debut. Placed in two points but he made a low-key start over hurdles here last month.
5
8th (5) (150/1 -50%) Largy Valley
150
150/1(-50%)
(5) Largy Valley 150/1, Overcame greenness to make a winning debut in Ayr bumper (2m) for Stuart Crawford in 2022 but well held in a bumper and 2 novice hurdles in a light career for Charlie Longsdon since. Bumper winner in 2022 but he's struggled for current yard including two runs over hurdles.
2
9th (2) (250/1 -25%) El Bandido Pancho
250
250/1(-25%)
(2) El Bandido Pancho 250/1, Westerner gelding who has offered little in a bumper and 2 hurdles. Almost certainly more one for handicaps after this. Struggled in a bumper and two hurdles runs early this year; can only be watched.
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10th (4) (300/1 -50%) Johnnie River
300
300/1(-50%)
(4) Johnnie River 300/1, No sign of ability in varied events. Tailed off in all five runs including two maidens over hurdles; no appeal.
7
11th (7) (150/1 -50%) Pethers Run
150
150/1(-50%)
(7) Pethers Run 150/1, Runner-up both starts in points but sent off at 28/1 when a remote fifth on Ludlow hurdle debut last month. Went close in two points but he was only fifth of six on hurdling debut at Ludlow.
13:50 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
French Ship offered plenty to work with when second on his hurdles bow over 2m here last month and he is likely to relish this distance. However, dual bumper winner LET IT RAIN makes her debut over timber and, in receipt of weight all round, Dan Skelton's mare could have too much class for these rivals. Newton Tornado created a good impression when winning on his sole start between the flags in Ireland and market support would be interesting.
FRENCH SHIP is the percentage call on the back of his promising opening second over hurdles in a 2m course novice last month, although Dan Skelton listed bumper winner Let It Rain has the potential to be a big threat if taking to her new discipline back from 10 months off. Got A Dream is another bumper winner who should have a bright future over jumps in an interesting maiden hurdle.
This can go to Dan Skelton's mare LET IT RAIN, who was 2-2 in bumpers last season and looks an exciting recruit to hurdling.
(1) Javert Allen 9/4, Lightly-raced gelding who made a winning racecourse bow at Bangor 2 years ago and finished runner-up in both starts in handicap hurdles over this sort of trip last season. Must be of interest on chase debut. Second in both handicap hurdles last season and looks an interesting recruit to fences.
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2nd (5) (25/1 +24%) Lucky Lugger
25
25/1(+24%)
(5) Lucky Lugger 25/1, Posted best effort over hurdles when third in a novice here in April but pulled up on handicap debut here next time and has a bit to prove on switch to chasing. Pulled up on handicap hurdle debut in April and has a lot to prove on seasonal/chase debut.
4
3rd (4) (5/2 +9%) Onewayortother
2.5
5/2(+9%)
(4) Onewayortother 5/2, Bettered hurdles form at the first time of asking in this sphere when third of 5 in handicap chase (7/2) at Warwick (16.2f, good to soft) in May. Likely more to come over the larger obstacles. 0-5 over hurdles but made a pretty good start to chasing career in May; back from a break.
3
4th (3) (15/8 +25%) Valadon
1.875
15/8(+25%)
(3) Valadon 15/8, Dual winner last term who was far from disgraced when third of 8 on handicap bow in juvenile hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) when last seen in March. Must enter calculations on chase debut. 2-4 as a juvenile hurdler last season; connections are evidently keen to try fences.
2
5th (2) (9/1 +10%) Now Or Never
9
9/1(+10%)
(2) Now Or Never 9/1, Fair form over hurdles and fences in France but hasn't shown much in 4 starts (all handicap hurdles) for current yard. However, had a wind operation since his last run and no surprise to see an improved showing switched to the larger obstacles here. Disappointing over hurdles in Britain but may yet come good for Venetia Williams.
14:20 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having found only a progressive rival too strong at Wincanton last December, chasing/seasonal debutant JAVERT ALLEN ticks plenty of the right boxes. Jane Williams' gelding has the scope to excel over fences and he edges the vote over fellow unexposed rival Valadon. Connections are wasting no time in sending the four-year-old over the larger obstacles and his 8lb weight-for-age allowance means he cannot be taken lightly. Onewayortother should put the experience gained when third at Warwick to good use.
JAVERT ALLEN acquitted himself well in a couple of hurdles last term and his half-brother made a successful switch to chasing for this yard 3 years ago. He gets the nod in what should prove an informative contest. Onewayortother made a good start over fences earlier this year and may provide the chief threat.
Low-mileage 5yo JAVERT ALLEN is well handicapped if judged on his close second to a progressive hurdler at Wincanton last December.
(1) I'm On My Way 4/1, Progressed again to make it 3 wins from as many completed starts in handicaps in 13-runner event 7/2) at Ffos Las (23.9f, soft) on return 24 days ago. The runner-up has done nothing for that form but good chance there's more to come from her. Shrugged off a 10lb rise to win on her reappearance at Ffos Las last month..
3
2nd (3) (40/1 -471%) Keppel Queen
40
40/1(-471%)
(3) Keppel Queen 40/1, Showed first form over hurdles when fifth of 10 in a 21f Warwick novice (good) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces back on for handicap debut and will be suited by this further increase in trip. Modest form at best in four starts but steps up in trip on handicap debut..
10
3rd (10) (15/2 +46%) The Midwife
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(10) The Midwife 15/2, On a competitive mark but ran only respectably when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good, 6/1) 22 days ago. Others preferred from a win point of view. Scored off 4lb lower mark at Market Rasen in February but has been below that form since..
16
4th (16) (17/2 +6%) Luna Run
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(16) Luna Run 17/2, Poor maiden who ran creditably in a first-time tongue strap when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, soft) 16 days ago. Ran well when third of nine at Plumpton last month in first-time tongue-tie..
14
5th (14) (22/1 +33%) Olivia Kate
22
22/1(+33%)
(14) Olivia Kate 22/1, Again showed little in first-time cheekpieces when eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good) 43 days ago. Up in trip and improvement needed. Third in Worcester novice in June but well down the field in her first three handicaps..
4
6th (4) (40/1 -60%) Gata Ban
40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Gata Ban 40/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Taunton (19f) in December 2022 but was always behind on her first outing since at Fontwell last month and this should reveal more. Well-held eighth of nine at Fontwell last month after lengthy absence..
2
7th (2) (22/1 -38%) Shaving
22
22/1(-38%)
(2) Shaving 22/1, Failed to improve from a stiffish opening mark when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good) 23 days ago. It remains early days, though. A close fourth at Worcester up in trip in September but below that form at Hereford..
18
8th (18) (25/1 -25%) Elfride
25
25/1(-25%)
(18) Elfride 25/1, Poor handicap hurdler who wasn't disgraced when sixth in 12-runner event at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) when last seen in May. 2 lb out of the weights. Won at Uttoxeter in May 2023 off 2lb higher mark but has been safely held since..
11
9th (11) (14/1 +30%) My Girl Katie
14
14/1(+30%)
(11) My Girl Katie 14/1, Long-standing maiden who ran one of her better races when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago. In the mix with a repeat. Didn't fare too badly when fifth at Ludlow last month after three-month break..
13
10th (13) (80/1 -21%) Maska Du Morvan
80
80/1(-21%)
(13) Maska Du Morvan 80/1, Point winner who had been pulled up both starts over fences, including on first start for current yard at Exeter 27 days ago. Reverts to hurdling now with something to prove. Pulled up in two handicap chases since winning point, last time on debut for this yard..
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11th (8) (33/1 -65%) Kentford Mallard
33
33/1(-65%)
(8) Kentford Mallard 33/1, Consistent mare who probably needed the run after 4 months off when beating only one home in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Well held on reappearance at Hereford last month and vulnerable to less exposed rivals..
9
12th (9) (33/1 +0%) Morning Fortune
33
33/1(+0%)
(9) Morning Fortune 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden who shaped as if better for the run after 4 months off when eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Hereford (19.7f, good) 23 days ago. Yet to make the frame in five starts over hurdles; steps up in trip..
5
|PU| (5) (8/1 +43%) Musique De Fee
8
8/1(+43%)
(5) Musique De Fee 8/1, Made a successful handicap bow at Ludlow in April. Ran to a similar level when fourth there the following month and probably needed the run on her recent comeback at Wincanton. Shaped well until weakening from the second last at Wincanton last month..
6
|PU| (6) (10/1 -11%) After Many Days
10
10/1(-11%)
(6) After Many Days 10/1, Modest maiden hurdler who ran respectably when fifth of 13 in 21f handicap at Warwick (good to soft) on final outing in May. Reappears from a 3 lb lower mark with yard going well and must enter the reckoning. 0-8 under rules but made the frame three times over hurdles last term..
12
|PU| (12) (11/2 -10%) Dana's Gem
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(12) Dana's Gem 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden sort who shaped encouragingly on first outing since leaving Jonjo O'Neill (after 16 months off) when third in 11-runner handicap at Worcester (20f, good, 9/1) 51 days ago. Remains open to improvement for current yard. Shaped with encouragement on first run for 478 days when third of 11 at Worcester..
15
|PU| (15) (13/2 +46%) Rubys Reward
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(15) Rubys Reward 13/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but turned in another respectable effort when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Solid each-way contender. Scored at Worcester in July last year off 1lb lower mark..
17
|PU| (17) (100/1 -100%) Country Kitten
100
100/1(-100%)
(17) Country Kitten 100/1, Added to a patchy record when pulling up in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, soft) when last seen at Catterick in January. Reverts to hurdling from 2 lb out of the weights and others make more appeal. Won at 40-1 at Market Rasen in March 2023 off 2lb higher but no worthwhile form since..
14:55 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
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I'm On My Way continued her upward trajectory when making a winning seasonal debut at Ffos Las and a 6lb higher mark is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. Neil Mulholland's mare deserves her place near the top of the market, but it could be worth taking a punt on DANA'S GEM back up in trip. The six-year-old was a staying-on third over 2m4f at Worcester and a breakthrough victory may beckon. Musique De Fee and Kentford Mallard are others to consider.
I'M ON MY WAY is proving most progressive and is fancied to go in again. Dana's Gem shaped quite encouragingly on her comeback/stable debut at Worcester in September and remains open to improvement from a basement mark, with After Many Days completing the shortlist.
Improving I'M ON MY WAY (nap) who can land her fourth win from her last five starts. Dana's Gem is second choice.
(10) Hedera Park 22/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good, 7/1) 23 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Can make presence felt. In front when last-flight faller at Worcester but she's been well held in both runs since.
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2nd (2) (6/1 -50%) Boston Joe
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(2) Boston Joe 6/1, 9/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las (16f, soft) 24 days ago, forging clear. Likely player back over hurdles. Easy win over fences last month and he's only 2lb higher here; respected back over hurdles.
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3rd (1) (16/1 +27%) Captain Boudet
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(1) Captain Boudet 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy), folding. Off 8 months with more to do. Still unexposed but well held in both handicaps and has something to prove on return.
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4th (4) (50/1 -52%) Sparkling Duke
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(4) Sparkling Duke 50/1, 28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tailed off when fell last in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, heavy) 21 days ago. Has work to do. Has generally struggled in his six starts including in two handicaps; opposable.
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5th (15) (9/1 +73%) Palawan Du Mazet
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(15) Palawan Du Mazet 9/1, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft, 20/1) 108 days ago. One for the shortlist. Shaped with promise behind an improver last time and is not ruled out after another break.
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6th (12) (7/1 -75%) Stardhem
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(12) Stardhem 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable sixth of 13 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Fontwell (19.2f, good to firm). Off 6 months but much respected on his handicap hurdle debut. Unexposed 5yo who looks a possible improver on handicap debut; needs watching in market.
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7th (7) (16/1 -78%) Speiriuil
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(7) Speiriuil 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft), conceding first run. Off 6 months but can go well. Runner-up on handicap debut in May and she's respected upped in trip on her return.
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8th (17) (5/1 +69%) My Friend Sean
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(17) My Friend Sean 5/1, Respectable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good, 3/1) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Ought to be thereabouts. Eight-race maiden and he needs to find more with cheekpieces added.
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9th (14) (14/1 +13%) Gavin
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(14) Gavin 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, soft, 8/1) 24 days ago. On dangerous mark and he had an excuse at 3m last time; could go well back in trip.
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10th (3) (16/1 +20%) Despereaux
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(3) Despereaux 16/1, 16/1, third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, heavy) 21 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on stamina. Tongue strap back on. Looks competitive on form. Dual hurdle winner but he's 0-9 in handicaps and was a remote third at Worcester latest.
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11th (16) (13/2 +13%) The Cox Express
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(16) The Cox Express 13/2, Winless since his debut but he posted a very good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 6 months ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has to be taken seriously. Runner-up at Fontwell but not sure this drop back in trip will suit on his return.
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12th (11) (100/1 +0%) Commodore Miller
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(11) Commodore Miller 100/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, heavy, 125/1) 21 days ago. Has a bit to prove. Ten-race maiden who was pulled up at Worcester on his return last month; opposable.
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13th (8) (7/1 +72%) Ballydangan
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(8) Ballydangan 7/1, Maiden. Fifteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good, 16/1) 68 days ago on his final run for William Harvey. Since had a wind op and needs considering for new handler. 0-15 but she's had wind surgery and needs watching in market in first run for Dan Skelton.
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14th (5) (28/1 -155%) Carved In Stone
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(5) Carved In Stone 28/1, Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. 11/1, fair third of 4 in novice hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to firm) 34 days ago on his final run for Hugo Palmer. Respected on his yard/handicap hurdle debut. Well beaten in all three hurdle runs and needs a transformation on handicap/stable debut.
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|PU| (13) (14/1 -75%) Jacksbar
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(13) Jacksbar 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Up in trip and worth considering. Unexposed 5yo who could find more on this step up in trip; one of two for Dan Skelton.
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|PU| (9) (16/1 +20%) Auba Me Yang
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(9) Auba Me Yang 16/1, Winner at Ffos Las in February 2023 but ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, soft) 18 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. Flopped in his final two runs last spring and has something to prove after a long absence.
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|PU| (18) (18/1 -29%) Seren Y Teigr
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(18) Seren Y Teigr 18/1, Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft) 108 days ago. Needs considering. Inconsistent nine-race maiden who didn't fire last time; looks risky after another break.
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|PU| (6) (25/1 0%) That's The Badger
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(6) That's The Badger 25/1, Below-par fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Warwick (24f, soft) nearly 3 years ago for Henry Daly. Has his fitness to prove but new yard in form. Still lightly raced but he has lots to prove back from a massive absence for new yard.
15:30 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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In what looks a competitive affair, BOSTON JOE gets a tentative vote. Rebecca Curtis' charge fairly bolted up on his seasonal reappearance over fences at Ffos Las last month and, off a hurdles figure 8lb lower than his revised chase rating, this looks a fine opportunity for him to bring up a double. Speiriuil made a pleasing start to life in handicaps when runner-up over 2m at Uttoxeter in May and she must enter calculations off the same mark. Stardhem is just one more to consider.
Plenty are in with a shout. THE COX EXPRESS is on a long losing run but signalled he is ready to strike again when runner-up at Fontwell when last seen so can return in style off a lenient mark with his yard going well. Recent Ffos Las victor Boston Joe heads the list of dangers, although the likes of Ballydangan, Despereaux, Hedera Park and Stardhem all need factoring into this very open contest too.
This revolves around BOSTON JOE, who won by 20l over fences last month and is only 2lb higher back in this sphere.
(5) It's Top 10/1, It's Gino gelding. Dam French 19f/2½m hurdle winner. Point bumper winner in April and yard had winner of a similar event at Cheltenham recently. Won a point bumper in April; sports tongue-tie on rules debut..
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2nd (7) (9/4 +44%) Jordans Cross
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9/4(+44%)
(7) Jordans Cross 9/4, €8,000 3-y-o, £50,000 4-y-o, Berkshire gelding. Dam bumper winner (stayed 23f). Won Irish point in March. Yard has a good record in bumpers and he is worth monitoring in the market. Wears tongue strap. Won Irish point in March; debut for a yard that wins bumpers for fun..
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3rd (9) (7/2 +46%) Kingston Queen
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(9) Kingston Queen 7/2, €40,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o, Kingston Hill filly. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) Competitive Edge out of 2m hurdle winner Sanghasta. Already successful in an Irish point and is a noteworthy newcomer. Sold for £80,000 after winning Irish maiden point in March; market will be best guide..
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4th (10) (50/1 0%) Philippa's Choice
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(10) Philippa's Choice 50/1, €6,000 3-y-o, £20,000 4-y-o, Mahler filly. Dam, fell sole start over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful maiden hurdler (stayed 2½m) Celtic Cailin. Likely one for the longer term. Bought for £20,000 in May after falling at the last in Irish maiden point..
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5th (3) (4/1 -113%) Choice Runner
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(3) Choice Runner 4/1, €95,000 3-y-o, Well Chosen gelding. Closely related to 2 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Mulcahys Hill, and half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Penn Lane. Highly respected on debut. Had wind surgery in July and makes debut for yard that is going great guns..
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6th (6) (13/2 +7%) Jimmy Hurdstrom
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13/2(+7%)
(6) Jimmy Hurdstrom 13/2, €60,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Pumbaa and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Carcaci Castle. Won sole start in points earlier this year and warrants respect on NH debut. Won maiden point in May; yard unplaced in bumpers this term but usually one to note..
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7th (1) (28/1 -12%) Badentaggart
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28/1(-12%)
(1) Badentaggart 28/1, Finished well-beaten third of 4 in bumper overs C&D (soft) on NH debut in April and is likely to need more time. Modest third of four over C&D on debut in April..
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8th (8) (150/1 -127%) Stinginhisstep
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150/1(-127%)
(8) Stinginhisstep 150/1, £11,000 3-y-o, Scorpion gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser who became ungenuine Spider's Bite, and half-brother to chaser Model Cloud. Yard isn't known for bumper winners. Yard not renowned for their exploits in bumpers and he is best watched on debut..
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9th (2) (33/1 +0%) Beragon
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(2) Beragon 33/1, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdle winner/fairly useful chaser Dreaming Blue, stays 3¼m. Dam 1½m winner. Likely a longer-term prospect. Worth a glance in the betting but yard had only one bumper winner in last five seasons..
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10th (4) (8/1 -100%) Constellation Walk
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8/1(-100%)
(4) Constellation Walk 8/1, £95,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Menaggio. Dam unraced, from useful German Flat family. Newcomers from yard often fancied. Wears hood. Yard had their first bumper winner of the season last Wednesday; hooded for debut..
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There is lots to like about the chances of Choice Runner on paper and the 95,000-euro purchase commands respect on his Rules bow for the in-form Dan Skelton team. That said, Anthony Honeyball also has his string in fine fettle at present, and his JORDANS CROSS edges preference. He scored impressively in his only point-to-point and this 50,000-pounds son of Berkshire could land the spoils on his bumper debut. Kingston Queen is also considered.
CHOICE RUNNER hails from a yard with a solid record in bumpers and gets the nod in a race where the market may prove the best guide. Jordans Cross and Kingston Queen are also of interest.
There is not much to go on and the safest option is the Skelton representative CHOICE RUNNER. The main danger may be Jordans Cross.
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