16:30 Newbury

Friday 1 March 2019

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Indulge Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) (In Aid Of West Berkshire Mencap)

Off time: 16:30 | Winning time: 5m 42.95s

Brynmawr^p³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: T J O'Brien| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 119

25/1

Fairly useful performer over hurdles but has not looked at home over fences so far this year. Has disappointed on all three starts and hard to enthuse over chances here.

Form: 122-F64

Cesar Et Rosalie^t³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: T Scudamore| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 119

13/2

Seems to be best going this way round as he has a tendency to hang left. All out to win off a reduced mark at Uttoxeter last time and has been raised 7lbs for that. Needs another step forward to win again and the run-in here is a slight concern.

Form: 67-P341

Schnabel³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: David Noonan| T: David Dennis| OR: 118

50/1

Won off 6lb lower over hurdles at Wincanton last May but struggled in two starts since. Looked in need of the run at Huntingdon in January but doesn't look well treated for chasing debut

Form: 213-100

Kings Walk⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: H Cobden| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 117

8/1

Dropped below last winning mark over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on two starts over fences this term. Never travelling at Taunton last time and now takes a big step up in trip. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 314-3P3

Smuggler's Blues³²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: N D Fehily| T: T R George| OR: 115

6/1

Yet to really convince under rules but took a small step forward at Ludlow last time when shaping better. Mark continues to fall and leading rider back on board.

Form: 643-845

Lex Talionis^p,t¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Bannister| T: C J Mann| OR: 115

16/1

Dual winner over hurdles but yet to get the head in front over fences despite some good efforts. Not always the most convincing in a finish but likely to run his race.

Form: 627622

Royal Magic^t³²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: S Thomas| OR: 114

9/1

Front-runner who is slowly finding his feet over fences. Fair effort at Kempton last time and dropped another 1lb. Needs to take another step forward to be involved here.

Form: 6158-P3

Djin Conti³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: G Sheehan| T: H Whittington| OR: 113| BF

16/1

Has shaped on several attempts over hurdles that this sort of intermediate trip could suit perfectly. Looks like a chaser and form could take a leap now he tackles the bigger obstacles.

Form: 3-19326

Orchardstown Cross¹⁰^{(ex 7)}

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Rex Dingle⁽⁵⁾| T: J Scott| OR: 104

5/4

has improved for a switch to this yard and fences. Made very short work of things when winning with ease at Taunton last week. 7lb penalty here but clearly on the upgrade and has major claims once more.

Form: 3/2-21

Annie Angel⁴⁰⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: L P Aspell| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 110

20/1

Only had three starts over hurdles and after being off the track for well over a year, is immediately sent over fences here. Every chance she will need this run and best watched.

Form: 1/23567-

Forecasts

Orchardstown Cross (5/4), Smuggler's Blues (6/1), Cesar Et Rosalie (13/2), Kings Walk (8/1), Royal Magic (9/1), Djin Conti (16/1), Lex Talionis (16/1), Annie Angel (20/1), Brynmawr (25/1), Schnabel (50/1)

Lex Talionis is likely to run his race once again but will be vulnerable to anything that is better handicapped. Cesar Et Rosalie is going the right way but can hang left under pressure and this run-in may not be ideal. ORCHARDSTOWN CROSS won with his head in his chest at Taunton last week and will be vary hard to beat if in the same mood here under a penalty.