Chepstow 02 November 2011

Going: Heavy (Soft in places)
 
 

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13:15 Chepstow (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Spiffing Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer Maiden Hurdle

2m 4f

Winner £1,689 - 15 ran

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MERRION SQUARE could provide Paul Nicholls with his fourth win in this race from the last five runnings. He was purchased by these powerful connections after winning a point-to-point at Lemonfield in March and is sure know his job on his debut under NH rules. Nutin Fancy was bought for 50,000 pounds out of Gordon Elliott's stable after winning a bumper at Downpatrick in March and he warrants respect now sent hurdling, while Ohio Gold's is reported to be bigger and stronger this year.

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13:50 Chepstow (Class 5) (4YO plus)

totepool Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f

Winner £1,689 - 17 ran

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A chance is taken on KATEAL as she makes her first appearance since leaving Robert Alner's stable. With just six starts under her belt, this offspring of Supreme Leader remains open to plenty of improvement and she does have form in soft ground. Kapdor ran well for Thomas Flint at Ffos Las most recently and he could reach the frame again here, while Capdalight and Uncle Keef are added to the shortlist in a race where many can be given chances.

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14:20 Chepstow (Class 5) (4YO plus)

totequadpot Maiden Hurdle

2m 110y

Winner £1,689 - 15 ran

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Lamps was twice placed in bottomless ground earlier this year and must come into the reckoning on his return, but SOLLIM looks the one to beat. This French bred gelding should have no problems going through the testing ground and the form of his third at Hereford in January looks rock solid (many in that contest have won since including the first, second and fourth). Russe Blanc and Bathwick Brave, both smart bumper performers, are respected as they tackle hurdles for the first time.

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14:55 Chepstow (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Genesis Vehicle Solutions Novices' Handicap Chase

3m

Winner £2,437 - 6 ran

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GRADUATION NIGHT immediately showed that he is going to be a lot better in this sphere than over hurdles when bolting up on his chasing debut over an extended 3m1f at Wincanton ten days ago and, despite having to shoulder a 7lb penalty today, he can follow up. Gunner Rose was unlucky to bump into the well handicapped Wide Receiver (who has won again since) at Wetherby last time and he can mount a bold bid here, while Billy Murphy is no forlorn hope off bottom weight.

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15:30 Chepstow (Class 3) (4YO plus)

thekismetgroup.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

3m

Winner £3,639 - 13 ran

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The Gossmoor Yank, Pavillon Bleu and Master Overseer are the class acts of this race, but they are all returning from lengthy absences today and a chance is taken on the race-fit REBECCAS CHOICE as a result. Dai Burchell's gelding shaped as though stepping back up in trip would help when a staying-on fourth over 2m4f here 25 days ago and he is entitled to strip fitter for that first start since November last year.

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16:00 Chepstow (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Kismet Group Marquees Handicap Chase

2m 110y

Winner £2,437 - 7 ran

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I CAN RUN CAN YOU could prove difficult to beat on his chasing debut today. Although his three hurdle wins this year have come on much better ground, he does have form on soft and connections presumably think he's well treated over larger obstacles by throwing him straight into a handicap. Taratata Sivola should be right at home in the mud having gone through it in France on several occasions before joining David Pipe's team. He could figure prominently, while Be Definite is in with a shout.

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16:30 Chepstow (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Digibet.com Handicap Hurdle

2m 110y

Winner £1,689 - 12 ran

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It could pay to side with SNOW PATROL at the foot of the weights in what looks a tricky end to proceedings. The ten-year-old was running well in similar testing conditions earlier this year and returning to the scene of his sole career win today can only help. Tallulah Mai has reached the frame in each of her three starts over hurdles so far and should give another good account if handling this ground, while Hector's House and Man Of Leisure make up the shortlist.

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