15:00 Taunton
Thursday 30 March 2017
All14:0014:3015:0015:3516:1016:45
Archer Mann Supports The RNLI Novices' Handicap Chase
- 5YO plus  |  Class 4  |  2m 2f 40y  |  Good  |  10 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:00Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 35.9s
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Ran well in one start in France over hurdles in December 2013 but disappointing in three outings for this yard including when pulled up on chasing debut on return from a near two year absence last month.
Recorded three victories in five starts since returning from a successful spell in point-to-point's. Justified odds-on favouritism on good ground at Fontwell in a four runner contest in November and likely to run well again despite 14lb rise for that easy success.
Winner of a point-to-point in Ireland in October 2015 and finished runner-up on debut for this yard in a bumper three months later. Disappointed since but interesting to see connections go straight over fences now handicapped with a tongue tie applied for the first time here.
Finished runner-up in a 2m handicap chase at Ludlow in January. Has been raised 1lb for that effort and while that run was better than he had been showing previously this season this looks a tougher event.
Winner of a juvenile hurdle at Kempton on debut for this yard in January 2016. Well beaten since and handicap mark has plummeted as a result. Makes chasing debut off a mark 25lb lower than when initially assessed.
Maiden after 14 outings and well beaten when falling at Ludlow over 2m last time out. Placed off a 4lb higher mark at Lingfield earlier this season but plenty to prove at present.
Looked likely to score when unseating rider here on the flat after the last fence over 2m earlier this month. Wears first time blinkers here which should help keep his mind on racing and likely to prove hard to beat off the same mark in this.
Not beaten far when sixth at Towcester in a maiden hurdle in November but pulled up on both outings in handicap company so far. Return to predicted better ground should suit but plenty to prove in first time tongue tie and cheekpieces combination.
Has been running well of late placing at Ludlow and Leicester before falling when looking held in second at the latter venue last time out. Races off the same mark here with the likely better ground another positive.
Winner off a 1lb lower mark over an extended 1m7f at Wincanton in November. Failed to complete the last twice including on debut for this yard when coming down at the last when looking held in third. Interesting off a light weight if putting in a clear round.
Forecasts
Leg Lock Luke (5/2), Innocent Girl (4/1), Shrewd Tactics (9/2), Brinestine (6/1), Royal Classic (8/1), Seven Kingdoms (10/1), Fingers Crossed (18/1), Triggywinkle (25/1), Emperor Commodos (25/1), Kaspian Tern (50/1)
INNOCENT GIRL was in good form earlier in the season and can make a winning return from a break in this novices handicap. The selection looked a much improved individual when last seen out and can follow up her latest success by defeating Leg Lock Luke who was unlucky not to win here earlier this month and Shrewd Tactics who makes his handicap debut over fences here.
- Innocent Girl
- Leg Lock Luke
- Shrewd Tactics
Prize Money
1st: £5,198.002nd: £1,526.003rd: £763.004th: £382.00
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