16:15 Chepstow
Monday 17 April 2017
All14:0014:3015:0515:4016:1516:5017:2517:55
Sinclair Mercedes Supporting NSPCC Wales Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  2m 3f 100y  |  Good (Watered)  |  15 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 16:16Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 47.6s
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Hurdle winner here over 2m7f in November and also successful over fences at Fontwell in February. Pulled up over an extended 3m1f back at Fontwell last time out and drops markedly in trip here.
Winner of two of his last three starts including over an extended 1m7f under today's jockey on soft ground at Towcester last month. Races off a 3lb higher mark today with better ground not certain to suit.
Runner-up in a point-to-point 12 months ago and filled the same position on his rules debut for this stable in a novice hurdle over an extended 2m5f (good) in November. Well held twice since on softer surfaces including on heavy last in a first time tongue tie (retained here) last time out. Interesting on handicap debut.
Beaten 2L at Leicester on good-to-soft ground in December and ran a fair race when beaten 10L at Market Rasen in February. Wears cheekpieces for the first time here and races off a mark 2lb higher than for his most recent success.
Three time winner in bumper company in 2014/15 but disappointing in the main over hurdles. Beaten 21L in a maiden event over 2m4f at Ffos Las last month and a bit to prove here.
Placed on his last five outings including upped to extended 2m5f (good-to-soft) at Wetherby last time out. Less exposed than most in this contest and interesting given the strength of his form on the Flat a couple of seasons ago.
Finished third at Hereford on heavy ground over 2m in February but well beaten when filling the same position at Wincanton subsequently. Seeking his first win at the ninth attempt in this but not without a chance for an in form yard (5/21).
Placed three times from six starts for current stable including on his penultimate outing at Fontwell in February. Pulled up on soft ground last time out and interesting on predicted better ground (placed on good in the past).
Improved form the last twice when tackling softer surfaces for the first time. Finished third on heavy ground at Hereford over an extended 2m3f last time out and not certain to appreciate the predicted better ground on handicap debut here.
Successful once in an 18 race career and failed to complete in two starts in 2017 prior to finishing 20L fifth at Ludlow over 2m5f last time out. Appears to be a risky betting proposition at present.
Finished runner-up at Stratford on good ground over an extended 2m2f in July 2016 when last seen out. Races off the same mark as for his most recent success in November 2015 (2m7f) and best form has come over much further.
Recorded a double last spring including on good ground over 2m4f at Fakenham. Well beaten on two most recent outings, most recently at Ffos Las on heavy ground in December and handicap mark is slipping as a result.
Winner off a 1lb lower mark over 2m here on heavy ground back in January. Held on four most recent starts including off a 1lb higher mark Wincanton earlier this month. Any overnight rain is likely to improve her chances here.
Winner once from 14 starts in Ireland. Well beaten on final start for previous yard on good ground at Naas over 2m in November. Wears a tongue tie for the first time here and worth a check in the market on debut for new stable.
Successful three times under rules including over C&D in October 2012. Placed off a 7lb higher mark over fences at Ludlow 12 months ago but well beaten in two outings this term and over three years since his last success.
Non-Runners
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Rafafie35
Weight: 10-12|Â Â Age: 9
T: Mrs S Gardner  J: Lucy Gardner
NR
Forecasts
Magic Dancer (3/1), Diamond Fort (7/1), Ozzy Thomas (7/1), Celestial Magic (15/2), Calin Du Brizais (8/1), Rafafie (8/1), Vendredi Trois (9/1), Lillington (11/1), Clondaw Shane (12/1), Bobble Boru (14/1), Ghost River (14/1), Wizards Bridge (16/1), Cillian's Well (20/1), Kitegen (40/1), Ayla's Emperor (50/1), Allow Dallow (50/1)
MAGIC DANCER was a useful horse on the Flat in 2015, a year in which he finished runner-up in Listed company at Lingfield and contested a Group 2 contest at Royal Ascot. The selection hasn't faired as well so far over hurdles but has placed on each of his last five outings including off a 1lb lower mark at Wetherby last time out. Underfoot conditions aren't certain to suit Celestial Magic but he remains in good form following two wins in his last three appearances on the racecourse and he can claim second ahead of Clondaw Shane who's best effort so far under rules came on good ground back in November. Cillian's Well and Diamond Fort are others worthy of considering in what looks a competitive contest.
- Magic Dancer
- Celestial Magic
- Clondaw Shane
Prize Money
1st: £6,498.002nd: £1,908.003rd: £954.004th: £477.00
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