14:10 Plumpton

Monday 4 November 2019

All13:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:10

Revived Inns Novices' Handicap Chase

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   3m 1f 152y  |   Heavy  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:10  |   Winning time: 7m 23.7s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Mab Dab14
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-12| J: M Goldstein| T: Mrs L C Jewell| OR:  104| C
13/2
Scored in impression fashion at Fontwell (2m5½f) three starts ago but that was in April 2018. Has only featured twice since, with his latest run coming here over 2m4½f where he was fourth of six. One to think about at this trip.
2
Horse silk
Tzar De L'Elfe197
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-10| J: Rex Dingle(5)| T: R Rowe| OR:  102
7/1
Was running consistently well earlier this year without success as he has finished second in each of his last four appearances, including over this C&D on his latest start after going off at 7/2. One for the shortlist.
3
Horse silk
Crossley Tender14
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-8| J: Nick Scholfield| T: P Henderson| OR:  100
12/1
A point-to-point winner who has yet to score under Rules. He came very close at Wincanton (2m5½f) back in February as he was a short-head away in second place. Unseated his rider last time over this C&D. Needs to bounce back.
4
Horse silk
Seaston Spiritb20
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-6| J: L P Aspell| T: O Sherwood| OR:  98
7/4
A winner over hurdles but has yet to prevail since going chasing. He was fifth of 11 on his latest attempt at Huntingdon over 2m7½f. Drops down 4lb in the weights. Has a good chance off this latest mark.
5
Horse silk
Hit The Highwayp,t14
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-5| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR:  97
7/2
Has yet to score over fences, although he did come close last time over this C&D when he was third of eight runners, beaten by 2½L. Made a couple of mistakes jumping on his latest start. Remains off the same mark. Big player.
6
Horse silk
Highway Star34
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-10| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR:  88
12/1
Remains a maiden after 14 starts. Ran modestly well last month at Sedgefield (2m1f) on his return to action when he was fourth of 12. Will have to produce more though to pick up his opening success here.
7
Horse silk
Chain Smoker14
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-5| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR:  83
8/1
Is still looking for his first win after five appearances. Made his seasonal reappearance at this course over 2m where the trip was too sharp for him. Has been eased 5lb and this looks a more suitable distance. One to consider.
8
Horse silk
Tommy The Rascalp20
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-0| J: Ross Chapman| T: J Candlish| OR:  61
40/1
His sole success came at Huntingdon (3m1f) but that was in November 2016. Was a long way behind on his latest bid on his return to Huntingdon (3m1f) after going off at 100/1. Difficult to make a case for.

Forecasts

Seaston Spirit (7/4), Hit The Highway (7/2), Mab Dab (13/2), Tzar De L'Elfe (7/1), Chain Smoker (8/1), Crossley Tender (12/1), Highway Star (12/1), Tommy The Rascal (40/1)

Verdict

HIT THE HIGHWAY was third off this mark over this C&D last time and if it wasn't for a couple of mistakes in the closing stages of the contest, it could have been better. Take the gelding to break his maiden here on his latest effort at this track. Chain Smoker has been given some help by the handicapper and should be able to fare well over this longer trip, while Seaston Spirit must enter your calculations following his drop in the weights.
  1. Hit The Highway
  2. Chain Smoker
  3. Seaston Spirit

Previous Winners

2018
Sweet Destination
Weight: 11-5  |Age: 6
5/2

Prize Money

1st: £4,614.002nd: £1,355.003rd: £677.004th: £350.005th: £350.006th: £350.007th: £350.008th: £350.00

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