13:55 Chepstow
Saturday 25 February 2017
All13:5514:3015:0515:4016:1516:5017:20
MPS Network Maiden Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  2m 3f 100y  |  Soft  |  16 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 13:55Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 5.7s
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Made some late progress having been ridden from off the pace on his debut in a Warwick bumper last month. Likely to prefer further in time and interesting to see how he fares on this hurdling debut.
Placed in an Irish point-to-point in early December and sent off favourite for his rules debut in a bumper at the end of last month. Likely to appreciate the extra distance here and top yard has a 20% strike rate in hurdle races here (14/69).
Well beaten in two bumpers so far in his career including when seventh to a classy rival at Uttoxeter in December. Amateur ridden for the first time today and likely to fair better in time.
Placed in a point-to-point on debut in May 2014 but well held in all starts since in that sphere and similarly well beaten in a bumper at Worcester in June last year. Makes his debut for a new trainer here.
Sent off a big price when winner of a point-to-point at Witton Castle on his second outing in that sphere in May 2014. Has been absent since and likely best watched on his debut for a new yard.
Finished runner-up on each of his hurdle outings to date including behind a previous winner last time out. Is a full-brother to the useful staying chaser One For Arthur so is likely to prefer further in time but he brings strong form into the race and is likely to prove hard to beat.
Placed in an Irish point-to-point from two outings. Well beaten fourth on hurdling debut over 2m5f a fortnight ago, that outing suggests this drop in trip should suit and he is likely to run well here.
Shaped with promise in two bumper outings thus far including on soft ground on debut. Likely to appreciate this step up in trip and related to a few useful jumps horses.
Finished last of 14 in a bumper on debut at Ludlow two months ago. Makes his hurdling debut here and a rare runner at this track in recent years, likely best watched with a tongue tie fitted here.
Winner of a point-to-point on his debut in November 2015 but well beaten when sent off favourite for a bumper at Ayr 13 months later and held on hurdling debut here last month. Likely needs to step up on that hurdles debut to figure here.
Cork bumper winner over 2m3f in August last year but well beaten at Hereford on heavy ground on his debut for this yard earlier this month and likely best watched at present.
Placed in a point-to-point last year and stepped up on his bumper debut when finishing runner-up at Wetherby earlier this month. This drop in trip not certain to suit but likely to run well for a yard with a 22% strike rate in recent weeks (5/23).
Winner of a Belclare point-to-point in March 2016 and making his debut for his current yard when finishing well beaten at Ayr last month. Makes his hurdling debut over a trip likely to prove more suitable and wearing a first time tongue tie.
Beaten 24L on his debut in a bumper at Warwick back in May and well beaten fifth on hurdling debut at Fontwell two months ago. Represents top connections here and not written off just yet.
Well beaten in two outings on the flat and pulled up on both starts over hurdles, including on debut for this yard at Bangor last month. Likely best watched here.
Winning Flat handicapper off a low mark at Yarmouth in October and runner-up over 2m at Southwell since. Well held the last twice and makes her hurdling debut here.
Forecasts
Forza Milan (11/8), Rock My Style (9/2), Rainy Day Dylan (7/1), Glenforde (8/1), Monbeg Aquadude (10/1), Bite The Biscuit (14/1), Two Hoots (16/1), Thomas Do (25/1), Broom Tip (33/1), Hardrock Davis (33/1), Definite Joker (66/1), Chestnut Storm (66/1), A L'asseau (100/1), Ronaldjamessach (200/1), Brown Paddy (200/1), Louie (200/1)
FORZA MILAN brings the strongest form into this big field maiden hurdle and looks the most likely to come out on top. The selections trainer has a 17% strike rate (4/24) in recent weeks and with a decent conditional jockey up he can get the better of Rock My Style who is another to represent a stable that's been in the winners recently while Glenforde can step up on his hurdling debut by claiming third place in this.
1. Forza Milan
2. Rock My Style
3. Glenforde
Prize Money
1st: £3,899.002nd: £1,145.003rd: £572.004th: £286.00
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