15:15 Ascot

Friday 20 November 2020

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Watch Racing Free Online At Coral Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:16 | Winning time: 6m 10.41s

Wandrin Star^t²⁹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 137| DWS

18/1

Better than ever when successful on Wincanton reappearance in October. Struggled at Aintree on both subsequent outings, though, so others make more appeal. Has had a wind op.

Form: 356/189-

Townshend^t²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Jamie Neild⁽⁷⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 137| CD

33/1

Useful chaser for Willie Mullins and did the job well when scoring over C&D in January. Neither effort this term has contained much promise, though.

Form: 41/1P-09

Quarenta²⁵⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 137| D

10/1

Developed into a useful chaser but latest completed outing was a modest one and he's unlikely to be as sharp as some back from 8 months off

Form: 2/4127B-

Mr Muldoon^p³³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 134| C| D

2/1

Progressive over hurdles and made the ideal start to his chasing career when scoring in a novice at Sedgefield 33 days ago, demonstrating a good attitude. More to come, so boasts leading claims.

Form: 11321-1

Didero Vallis³³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 132

8/1

Dual winner over fences in December 2018 and back to form when second in a handicap at Wetherby 11 months ago. Not seen since, though.

Form: 185/P52-

Mellow Ben³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR: 132

11/1

Not disgraced this term and now 3 lb below last winning mark having been given another chance by the handicapper. Not ruled out for an in-form stable.

Form: 476-655

Favorito Buck's^b1³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 128| CD

11/1

Useful chaser at his peak but lightly raced since early 2019 and seemingly amiss at Fakenham in October. Bit to prove, though mark is becoming lenient.

Form: 16P2/3-P

Pure Vision^t⁷³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Rex Dingle⁽³⁾| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 127WS

9/1

Useful chaser at his best and, while not seen for over 2 years, his stable is well capable of getting one fit off an absence. Has had a wind op.

Form: F14P20/

Caltex^p²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Brendan Powell| T: M Scudamore| OR: 127| BF

8/1

Cruised clear to make a winning debut for this stable at Leicester in February and, although disappointing on his only subsequent outing at Ayr 20 days ago, it's too soon to write him off.

Form: 8/7F51-5

Onefortheroadtom^p²⁵²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| OR: 126| D

11/2

Useful chaser who made the most of a good opportunity when scoring in a 6-runner handicap at Fakenham 8 months ago. Back into more competitive after a small rise, now.

Form: F/24581-

Sackett²⁴⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-7| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: N B King| OR: 118| D

50/1

Fairly useful chaser who looked summed up by his mark towards the end of last season and will probably need this first run back.

Form: 1220P3-

Forecasts

Mr Muldoon (2/1), Onefortheroadtom (11/2), Didero Vallis (8/1), Caltex (8/1), Pure Vision (9/1), Quarenta (10/1), Favorito Buck's (11/1), Mellow Ben (11/1), Wandrin Star (18/1), Townshend (33/1), Sackett (50/1)

MR MULDOON is a likeable type with an excellent strike-rate and, on the back of a successful chasing debut, he's up against a bunch who generally have a bit to prove, so he seems the most solid option despite his lack of experience. Didero Vallis is a big threat if tuned up and Caltex isn't easily dismissed.