15:00 Sedgefield

Tuesday 29 September 2020

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bet365 Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:00 | Winning time: 5m 12.34s

Celtic Sally⁴⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Sam Coltherd⁽³⁾| T: C Grant| OR: 93

66/1

Seven race maiden in bumpers/over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien and not seen for 14 months. Makes chase debut for new connections.

Form: 525/430-

Millie The Minx⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: C O'Farrell| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 91| C

9/2

In good form on the Flat this summer, winning twice. On a good mark ahead of chase bow on hurdles form so needs considering.

Form: 32244-4

Begoodtoyourself^p1²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Dave Crosse| T: C N Kellett| OR: 89

14/1

Point winner. Signs of ability over hurdles but didn't impress off the bridle here on return. Makes chase debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

Form: 3/F1P4-6

Go To Court^p²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Henry Brooke| T: Miss J E Foster| OR: 89

9/1

Showed modest form over hurdles for Micky Hammond. Made good start for this yard when third in handicap chase at Bangor on return but has looked a difficult ride both starts since.

Form: 2P7-365

Honourmission^p,t⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR: 88| C

4/1

Winner over hurdles here in December. Not disgraced when sixth in 2½m handicap chase at Uttoxeter on reappearance but disappointed there next time.

Form: P413-66

Tekiblue de L'Orme³⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Thomas Dowson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 85

15/2

Seemingly showed improved form to get off the mark at Carlisle after 14 months off. Off another 11 months ahead of chase debut but clearly goes well fresh.

Form: 46803/1-

Placedela Concorde^t¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Dale Irving⁽³⁾| T: M A Barnes| OR: 85

12/1

Dual novice hurdle winner at the start of 2018/19 season but disappointed last season (including on chase bow) and well held both starts this term.

Form: 63F4-86

Lovely Schtuff¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: Danny McMenamin⁽³⁾| T: Mrs J Stephen| OR: 84| CD

11/4

Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when opening account over C&D, forcing pace and jumping boldly. Not in same form back down in trip at Kelso 2 weeks ago but worth another chance.

Form: P6P-U14

Friends In Heaven⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Callum Bewley| T: A Wilson| OR: 79

50/1

Offered little over hurdles. Did manage to finish second in a point at the start of his career but still a big outsider on chase bow.

Form: 80P/P4-9

Maureen's Star¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Lorcan Murtagh⁽³⁾| T: H Burns| OR: 77

18/1

Two wins from 43 NH runs. Latest win in chase at Kilbeggan in June. 12/1, fell in handicap chase at Sligo (24.7f, good) 15 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Liam Lennon.

Form: 16358F

Wherewouldugetit^p,t³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Nathan Moscrop⁽³⁾| T: Sara Ender| OR: 75

10/1

Winning Irish pointer who has looked limited on balance under Rules. Makes chase debut.

Form: 7PP-955

Zakety Zak^p²²²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-1| J: Sean Quinlan| T: C Grant| OR: 68| D

80/1

Modest winning hurdler in October 2016. No form in 4 runs back last season, failing to complete all 3 starts over fences.

Form: 48/0PUP-

Forecasts

Lovely Schtuff (11/4), Honourmission (4/1), Millie The Minx (9/2), Tekiblue de L'Orme (15/2), Go To Court (9/1), Wherewouldugetit (10/1), Placedela Concorde (12/1), Begoodtoyourself (14/1), Maureen's Star (18/1), Friends In Heaven (50/1), Celtic Sally (66/1), Zakety Zak (80/1)

LOVELY SCHTUFF disappointed at Kelso 2 weeks ago but was a good winner over this C&D prior to that and is worth another chance back at this venue. Millie The Minx is on a fair mark if taking to fences at the first attempt and she's been in good form on the Flat this summer, so may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of Tekiblue de l'Orme who returns from another absence.