20:40 Chelmsford City
Thursday 10 May 2018
All18:1018:4019:1019:4020:1020:4021:10
totepool Bets At totesport.com Novice Stakes
- 4YO plus | Class 5 | 1m 5f 66y | Standard | 6 Runners | Polytrack | Weighed In
- Off time: 20:40 | Winning time: 2m 49.59s
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The clear pick of these on National Hunt form and although he did not appear entirely happy on Tapeta last time, he would still be expected to outclass tonight's rivals.
Tailed off on last month's return. Switch to shorter is a positive given how quickly he weakened, however it would be an achievement if he made the frame.
Has 5L to find with Elgin on Wolverhampton form, but that was his first run in a while and no surprise to see him get much closer.
Bumper winner but his Flat rating is just 66. Unlikely to be good enough unless the principals have off days.
Third in an AW bumper over 2m last time when looking short of pace. National Hunt form gives him a bit to find and doubtful he has the pace to be effective at this trip.
15-race maiden under both codes. A Flat rating of 76 sets a higher standard than most in this might achieve and he has Polytrack form. Off since September and this run may be needed.
Forecasts
Elgin (2/11), Its'afreebee (7/1), Max Liebermann (12/1), The Otmoor Poet (14/1), Mercian King (33/1), E Si Si Muove (66/1)
ELGIN is a top-class hurdler who should hold too many guns for these and who is evidently eyeing up some of the summer's staying prizes. Its'afreebee was behind the selection last time when returning from a break on stable debut. However, his enthusiasm remains a doubt and The Otmoor Poet looks a bigger danger judged on his official mark and previous AW form.
- Elgin
- The Otmoor Poet
- Its'afreebee
Prize Money
1st: £5,175.002nd: £1,540.003rd: £770.004th: £385.00
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