16:10 Chepstow
Thursday 24 August 2017
All14:0514:3515:1015:4016:1016:4017:1517:45
188Bet Handicap (Div 2)
- 3YO plus  |  Class 6  |  1m 14y  |  Good to Soft (Good in places)  |  11 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 16:16Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 38.4s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Has won six of his 47 races, but record since joining current trainer does not read well and he has tumbled down the handicap. Impossible to fancy until showing signs of a revival.
Won a maiden at Wolverhampton in December, but has struggled in handicaps since and has dropped 16lb. Needs to offer some encouragement before becoming a betting proposition.
Won a Chester maiden for Andrew Balding, but has cut little ice in eight handicaps since joining his current yard. Falling down the weights, but no suggestion he is about to strike.
Registered her first win at the 15th attempt when scoring decisively at Lingfield last time. A 5lb rise makes life difficult, but she is in good form, which cannot be said of some of her rivals.
Has yet to hit the frame in seven starts and first outing for this yard saw him finish seventh of nine at Ffos Las. Needs significant improvement in first-time blinkers to take a hand.
Has been around the block a few times and has 12 wins on his CV. Last two runs have been a little disappointing, but he has been dropped 7lb and is not out of it.
Irish contender who has shown ability in one or two of his seven starts and races off his lowest mark so far. Tongue tied for the first time, it will be interesting if the market speaks in his favour.
Recorded back-to-back wins at Leicester last summer, but has endured a barren spell since and finds herself 10lb lower than for the second of those successes. Clearly well handicapped, but recent form is offputting.
On quite a long, losing streak, but ran a fair race in a Leicester seller on his most recent start. Should be competitive off this mark and has each-way claims.
Unplaced in all nine of his starts, but has finished in mid-division in his last two races and has dropped to a tempting mark. Jockey booking catches the eye and he is worth a check in the market.
Has cut little ice in nine outings, including three since being gelded. Has fallen to a modest rating, but remains difficult to fancy.
Non-Runners
10
(2)
Lady Gwhinnyvere15
Weight: 8-6|Â Â Age: 3
T: J L Spearing  J: Non Runner
NR
Forecasts
Royal Melody (3/1), Jock Talk (4/1), Luduamf (6/1), Coachella (6/1), Imperial Link (7/1), Doctor Bong (12/1), Go On Mayson (12/1), Greyfriarschorista (14/1), Lady Gwhinnyvere (14/1), Raashdy (16/1), Secret Look (25/1), Yorkshire Star (33/1)
Quite a few of these are out of form, but potentially well handicapped. ROYAL MELODY might not be the best-treated in the race, but she is in good heart and that could count for a lot. Luduamf, Greyfriarschorista and Lady Gwhinnyvere are respected, but the biggest danger could come from Coachella, who has dropped to a feasible mark and will get plenty of assistance from the saddle.
- Royal Melody
- Luduamf
- Greyfriarschorista
Prize Money
1st: £2,588.002nd: £770.003rd: £385.004th: £192.00
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