13:15 Chepstow

Wednesday 20 November 2019

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Angela Nettlefold Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase

Off time: 13:16 | Winning time: 5m 16.70s

Holdbacktheriver¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 12-4| J: Mitchell Bastyan⁽³⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 122

14/1

Scored over fences on just his second attempt at Bangor (3m). Has been disappointing in his two chase appearances since, including last time at Exeter (3m) when he was 11th of 13. Is down in trip now. Others appeal more.

Form: 55148-0

Love Lane⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 12-4| J: Mr Nathan Brennan⁽¹⁰⁾| T: Henry Oliver| OR: 122| C

15/8

A three-time winner over hurdles. She made an encouraging start to chasing last month when she was second of five at Worcester (2m4f). Remains off the same mark here which puts her in with a good chance of success.

Form: 61132-2

Shanahan's Turn^t²¹²

Age: 11| Weight: 12-4| J: Harry Kimber⁽⁸⁾| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 122

9/1

Has not scored since July 2015, however, his form at the back end of last year was promising, including when he was second of four last time out at this course (2m7½f). Is down to a new career low mark. One for the shortlist.

Form: 3786P2-

Twasn't The Plan^h,t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Charlie Price⁽⁶⁾| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 116

7/1

Remains a maiden after nine races under Rules. He has finished second on all three of his appearances over fences, with his latest outing coming Fakenham (2m5f) in a six runner field. Worth consideration.

Form: 423222

Eceparti²⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Hugh Nugent⁽³⁾| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 114| BF| D

13/2

A winner over fences in France over 2m3f at Mont-De-Marsan. Was a maiden over hurdles but his form at the back end of last year was good, including when he was second of 11 at Stratford (2m½f). Leading contender.

Form: U/97423-

On The Road¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: Isabel Williams⁽⁶⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 108| BF| D

6/1

Has not prevailed since scoring at Sedgefield (2m5f) in March 2017. This will be his third start of the campaign. He was well held last time at this course (2m7½f). Has been eased 3lb in the weights and is down in trip. Can't be ignored.

Form: P563-46

The Brothers¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Stan Sheppard| T: R Walford| OR: 103

4/1

Remains a maiden after 15 races. He was much better last time out though on his first start for his new yard when he was fourth of 11 at Hereford (2m5f), beaten by 3L. Remains off the same mark. Has each-way claims.

Form: 35569-4

Non-Runners

Beni Light¹⁹

Weight: 10-10| Age: 8

T: D A Rees J: Ben Jones

Forecasts

Love Lane (15/8), The Brothers (4/1), On The Road (6/1), Eceparti (13/2), Beni Light (13/2), Twasn't The Plan (7/1), Shanahan's Turn (9/1), Holdbacktheriver (14/1)

ECEPARTI was successful on his sole appearance over fences in France and he can add to his tally here on his UK chase debut. His form over hurdles improved at the back end of last season so he could be off a mark he can take full advantage of. Love Lane was second off this mark on her chase debut so she should be in contention once again at the finish, while Shanahan's Turn has to be respected from a new career low mark so take him to his the frame on his first run of the season.