15:20 Chepstow
Friday 20 January 2017
All13:4014:1014:4515:2015:5016:25
188bet.co.uk Handicap Chase
- 5YO plus | Class 4 | 2m 7f 131y | Soft (Heavy in places) | 13 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 6m 23.70s
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Show odds
Usually gives his all but has been expensive to follow since his win at Uttoxeter last April. Still 9lb higher in the ratings and needs everything to go his way for him to get back to winning ways.
A versatile character who tries the combination of tongue tie and a visor for the first time. His form in Ireland gives him leading claims in this company and a bold show can be expected even though this is his first start for his new yard.
No match for Robinsfirth last time out and dropped away tamely to finish tailed off. Much more required here.
Won here and at Uttoxeter last year but has lost his way since then. He is still 6lb above his last winning mark and is hard to fancy on recent form.
Not the most consistent individual to ever see a racecourse and given his poor completion rate of late, he is best avoided just now.
Sports a visor for the first time which is intended to keep his mind on the job. His latest efforts have suggested something is missing and it is feasible the headgear will provide an answer. He is only 2lb above his last winning mark so a market move would not be without foundation.
Back to form last time out after a blip on his previous start at Uttoxeter. He is back on a winning mark here and merits closer inspection when the betting market warms up.
Another who wears headgear for the first time and comes here with a little to prove. He is capable over fences but had got into a losing habit and looks like he needs more help from the handicapper before he can shake it off.
A game and ready winner last time out and has to be respected despite picking up 7lb extra for his C&D success. He is less exposed than many over fences, so it will be interesting to note if the market suggests there is imminently more to come.
Fought bravely to land the odds as a favourite at Ffos Las in December but was disappointing last time at the same track when he was already struggling before enduring a tired fall. Needs to prove all is well and may be one for another day.
Frustrating to follow of late and difficult to assess what to expect - opposable is the first instinct.
Runner up in two his last three starts at Exeter and respected on the pick of his efforts. However, he is prone to the odd stinker and isn't one for maximum faith. The fact he is 6lb above his last winning mark is also disconcerting.
Likes a good test of stamina but is in danger of becoming unreliable. She raced very lazily last time out and, given that she was 56 lengths adrift of her nearest rival the previous time, it would suggest that she needs more than just assistance from the handicapper.
Non-Runners
1
Abracadabra Sivola9
Weight: 12-1| Age: 7
T: D Pipe J: Non Runner
NR
Forecasts
Court Frontier (9/2), Allchilledout (5/1), How About It (7/1), Altiepix (8/1), Brownville (8/1), Dr Robin (8/1), Walk On Al (9/1), Abracadabra Sivola (10/1), Castarnie (12/1), Wilton Milan (14/1), Paddy The Oscar (16/1), Ugolin De Beaumont (16/1), Loughalder (40/1), Emma Soda (66/1)
Altiepix is respected on his debut for Kerry Lee and he is very much one to consider if the market vibes are strong. Similar comments apply to Paddy The Oscar and Wilton Milan. However, preference is given to DR ROBIN, who is nicely handicapped and will be a big threat if the headgear sparks a revival.
1. Dr Robin
2. Altiepix
3. Paddy The Oscar
Prize Money
1st: £3,899.002nd: £1,145.003rd: £572.004th: £286.00
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