bet365.com Handicap Chase

Off time: 13:02 | Winning time: 4m 44.50s

The Unit⁵⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Wayne Hutchinson| T: A King| OR: 142| C| D

7/4

Won at Hexham and Newton Abbot this summer and probably improved slightly when third in a valuable contest at Market Rasen since. Must have a sound surface and claims if the rain stays away.

Form: 7-81213

Amour de Nuit⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 138

15/8

Came home alone after sole rival fell at Ludlow prior to a disappointing effort at Ascot. Just possible that race came too soon and certainly capable of leaving that form behind.

Form: 33F-115

Value At Risk^p²²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton| OR: 136| CD

10/3

Finished last season with a win in a valuable handicap at Ayr. Hasn't ran up to date in two races this season but this represents a drop in class and won over hurdles at this meeting last year on only previous visit to the track.

Form: 1651-85

Robbing The Prey¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 134| D

7/1

Front-runner who won on last run for previous trainer in May at Haydock. Hadn't been asked for effort when unseating five from home at Wetherby last time and claims here with a clear round.

Form: 163-19U

Forecasts

The Unit (7/4), Amour de Nuit (15/8), Value At Risk (10/3), Robbing The Prey (7/1)

Not easy despite the small field and a tentative vote goes to AMOUR DE NUIT in the hope that his disappointing run last time came too soon. The Unit is a consistent type who should again run his race while Robbing The Prey is normally a safe jumper and can do better in time for his current yard.