14:50 Chepstow

Wednesday 20 November 2019

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Jankel Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:51 | Winning time: 6m 24.30s

Lamanver Pippin³²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: R M Power| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 120

13/8

Scored in a novice hurdle at Ffos Las (2m4f) last December. Finished fourth of seven on his chase debut at Ffos Las (2m5f) last time. Made a few mistakes in that race when jumping. In with an each-way chance if he jumps better.

Form: 01840-4

De Forgotten One^h²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 118| D

7/2

Got off the mark over fences at the second attempt when he scored at Stratford (2m6½f) on his latest run in what was a tight finish as he scored by a neck. Has gone up 5lb for that success. One to consider.

Form: 6146-41

Shaughnessy^p²²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: L P Aspell| T: O Sherwood| OR: 115| BF

9/2

A bumper winner who has failed to score in three attempts over hurdles. He was third of 15 last time at Ffos Las (2m4f) after going off as the 9/4 favourite. Is stepping up in trip now on his chase debut. One to consider.

Form: 22/1343-

Fortescue²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Hugh Nugent⁽⁵⁾| T: H D Daly| OR: 115| D

6/1

Prevailed on his first attempt over fences on his latest appearance at Southwell (3m) where he was on the right side of a close finish, scoring by a nose. Has gone up 5lb in the weights. One for the shortlist.

Form: 8P834-1

Bill And Barn²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Nick Scholfield| T: J W Mullins| OR: 113| CD

33/1

Made a return to action at Wincanton (2m4f) last month after a lengthy absence off the track where he could only finish seventh of nine, 76L off the winner. Has been eased 3lb in the weights. Needs to improve.

Form: 65124/7

Chimes Of Dylan^t⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Charlie Price⁽⁵⁾| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 113

16/1

Scored in a handicap chase at Ffos Las (2m5f) back in June but has been unable to follow up since. He was third of seven on his last appearance at Stratford (2m6½f). Worth considering off this latest mark.

Form: 8-915F3

Apollo Creed²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: James Bowen| T: Evan Williams| OR: 112| D

14/1

His sole victory so far came at Ffos Las (3m) back in November 2017. Made his seasonal reappearance here over 3m2f last month where he was pulled-up before the 18th fence. Needs to improve on his second chase start.

Form: 23167/P

Monbeg Aquadude^p²²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: T Scudamore| T: M Scudamore| OR: 107| D

12/1

Has failed to shine in his two starts over fences. He was eighth of 12 at this course over 3m2f last time where he was a long way off the winner. Has been eased 5lb and is down in trip. Others appeal much more though.

Form: 5415/8-8

Forecasts

Lamanver Pippin (13/8), De Forgotten One (7/2), Shaughnessy (9/2), Fortescue (6/1), Monbeg Aquadude (12/1), Apollo Creed (14/1), Chimes Of Dylan (16/1), Bill And Barn (33/1)

SHAUGHNESSY has shown lots of encouraging signs on the track so far and he is likely to improve now he is going chasing. Take the bumper winner to break his maiden over fences at the first attempt. De Forgotten One was a winner at Stratford last time out and although he has gone up 5lb for that close success, he should once again be in the mix, while Fortescue is also looking to add to his victory at Southwell but may have to settle for finishing in the frame this time around.