12:40 Cheltenham

Friday 16 November 2018

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Markel Insurance Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase

Off time: 12:41 | Winning time: 6m 26.15s

Walk In The Mill³⁰⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Martin McIntyre⁽³⁾| T: R Walford| OR: 139

12/1

Only seen four times last seen, though did win over 3m at Ascot. Possibly had excuses when pulled up when last seen and has won when fresh; can't be ruled out.

Form: 97/513P-

Jameson²¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Zac Baker| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 139

10/1

Sole win over fences came at Sandown in 2017. Has run okay in defeat here on his last two runs, sixth at the Festival before a respectable fifth of 16 in April but may prove vulnerable from this mark, particularly on seasonal return. Up in trip.

Form: 124465-

Lovely Job³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr R O Harding| T: F O'Brien| OR: 138

10/1

Won three races in 2017 before a respectable effort when fourth of 13 in April. Shaped well on his return at Chepstow and versatile with regards ground so should run well for a yard in good form.

Form: 21214-4

The Young Master^p³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 135| CD

5/1

Course winner who bounced back to form with a win at Chepstow last month under this rider and only 5lb higher for that success here. Well-handicapped on old form and expected to run well again.

Form: 3P6U8-1

Sky Pirate²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Mr P W Mullins| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 134| BF

9/2

Has made an encouraging start to life over fences with a pair of second placed efforts. Up 3lb for his latest run when a beaten favourite but less exposed than most and ought to be thereabouts if he cuts out the mistakes.

Form: 3-31322

Station Master²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Mr J J Codd| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 133

4/1

Not beaten far on Uttoxeter chase debut last time out and shaped like he would appreciate this step up in trip. 3lb rise certainly looks fair for that effort and rates as the type to excel over fences.

Form: 31160-2

Bally Longford²³⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr N George⁽³⁾| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 131

7/1

Pulled up here on trials day and then again next time but signed off the campaign with a win at Newbury. 5lb higher for that and still feasibly handicapped on old form so can't be ruled out if ready to go on return.

Form: 6/43PP1-

For Good Measure²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Mr Derek O'Connor| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 130| BF

8/1

Losing run stretches back to successive hurdles wins back in 2015. Ran well on his seasonal return here last month and dropped another 2lb for that. Each-way claims with Derek O'Connor on board.

Form: 290/43-5

Bearly Legal^t¹⁸²

Age: 12| Weight: 10-4| J: Mr L J McGuinness⁽³⁾| T: K Thornton| OR: 117

33/1

Jumping has let him down on his more recent starts and probably better on softer ground than what is likely here. Others make more appeal.

Form: 8F7P0-P

Presenting Julio^b,t¹³

Age: 10| Weight: 10-4| J: Ms Lisa O'Neill| T: G Elliott| OR: 117| D

10/1

Has run well on both his starts at this course, most recently when third of 19 in another amateur riders event last month. Followed up with a placed effort at Down Royal and while perhaps a shade vulnerable for win purposes, he ought to run well.

Form: 15-9633

Bosco Di Alco^b,t¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-3| J: R Deegan| T: Miss E Doyle| OR: 116

14/1

Yet to win in eight starts over fences and looks likely to struggle here in his toughest test to date.

Form: 538554

Forecasts

Station Master (4/1), Sky Pirate (9/2), The Young Master (5/1), Bally Longford (7/1), For Good Measure (8/1), Lovely Job (10/1), Presenting Julio (10/1), Jameson (10/1), Walk In The Mill (12/1), Bosco Di Alco (14/1), Bearly Legal (33/1)

Fergal O'Brien's yard have been in good form in recent weeks and LOVELY JOB is an interesting runner after a promising reappearance run at Chepstow last month. The Young Master and For Good Measure get two of the best amateurs around for company and they complete the shortlist in a competitive opener.