Chepstow 14 October 2018

Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
 
 
Light rain

Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 8.2° - 12.7°
Rainfall: 0.52mm
Wind: 7.8 mph N

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14:15 Chepstow (Class 4) (3YO only)

Champion Hats Juvenile Hurdle

2m 11y

Winner £6,758 - 9 ran

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QUEL DESTIN has gained hurdling experience in France, running four times and winning at Auteuil in May before being gelded. He now debuts for Paul Nicholls and is expected to continue on an upward trajectory. Fanfan Du Seuil is another French recruit to monitor closely in the betting now debuting for Tom George, while it would come as no surprise to see Alan King's Flat winner Elysees make a winning introduction on his NH bow.

2

14:50 Chepstow (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Istadia Outdoor LED Screens Supports Racing Novices' Chase

2m 7f 131y

Winner £8,577 - 9 ran

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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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CHAMERON has only had one start for Paul Nicholls, finishing second of four in a novice chase at Exeter last November. However, he was a dual hurdles winner in France and he's undergone a wind operation in his time off the track, so he may well be capable of making up for lost time. Debece developed into a useful hurdler last year, finishing third in Grade 1 company at Aintree, and is interesting now debuting over fences. Minella Awards is another who could go well if transferring his best hurdles form over the larger obstacles.

3

15:25 Chepstow (Class 1) (4YO plus)

Fox Family Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)

2m 3f 100y

Winner £22,780 - 8 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

Minella Warrior is unbeaten in two outings over hurdles, building on two promising bumper efforts behind the likes of Western Ryder and Kalashnikov. Kim Bailey's gelding won nicely after a break at Uttoxeter and has the potential for further improvement with a first-time tongue tie added. Coolanly finished last season with a good effort at Aintree and the step back up in trip won't prove any issue. However, a chance is taken with GOSHEVEN, who looked a slow burner for Philip Hobbs last season but shaped with plenty of encouragement in two novice hurdles at Kempton and Cheltenham. The fact his trainer is willing to step him up in grade underlines the regard he is held in, and this test looks perfect as he's a half-brother to staying chaser Vesper Bell.

4

16:00 Chepstow (Class 2) (10YO plus)

Gent Transport & Warehousing Veterans' Handicap Chase

2m 7f 131y

Winner £18,768 - 13 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

ON TOUR's record fresh at the start of a new season reads 12121, which makes him appeal hugely once again for Evan Williams. He still looks fairly handicapped on his second to Thomas Patrick at Aintree, and it should be noted that he was travelling well off this mark at Newbury when unseating rider behind Gold Present last December. Bob Ford is likely to prove popular having won this contest 12 months ago - landing a gamble in the process - now running off a 4lb lower mark, while Kings Lad is considered as he bids for a hat-trick over fences.

5

16:35 Chepstow (Class 2) (5YO plus)

Fergal O'Brien Racing Handicap Hurdle

2m 11y

Winner £12,996 - 5 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

BALLYMOY improved from his hurdles debut behind Kalashnikov at Wetherby to remain unbeaten in three starts, culminating in a big handicap success at Sandown's end-of-season fixture. He remains capable of further progression over timber after a 7lb rise from the handicapper. I'm A Game Changer won't mind underfoot conditions having won at Ludlow in April on soft ground, while others to consider include Vado Forte and Not That Fuisse, both of whom arrive with likely improvement to come.

6

17:10 Chepstow (Class 2) (4YO plus)

John Ayres Memorial Handicap Chase

2m 3f 98y

Winner £25,024 - 9 ran

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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

BARNEY DWAN put in a fine performance to finish fourth at the Cheltenham Festival back in March and and he is hard to oppose off the same mark, despite falling last time out. Shanahan's Turn only found stablemate Ultragold too good in the Topham two starts ago and he could make the frame once again, while the 2016 winner of this race Art Mauresque also makes the shortlist. Baron Alco brings strong form to the table but the 577-day break is a concern.

7

17:40 Chepstow (Class 4) (4YO to 6YO)

Silvershine Trading Ltd Standard Open NH Flat Race

2m 11y

Winner £3,899 - 12 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A bumper that is usually goes to an above-average winner and FONTLEY HOUSE can add his name to the roll of honour today. Tom Georgre picked up the gelding for 40,000 pounds after he finished third in a competitive bumper at Punchestown back in April and that form has worked out well. Alrightjack, Ask Dillon and Comeonthebull are others with previous form under Rules to consider. Mcfabulous, who is a half-brother to the high-class chaser Waiting Patiently, is an interesting newcomer for a yard who have won with race twice in the last four years.

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