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Friday 5 February 2021

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Free Horse Racing Tips At tipstersempire.co.uk Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:23 | Winning time: 7m 54.8s

Western Climate³⁶

Age: 12| Weight: 12-2| J: James Davies| T: Henry Oliver| OR: 122

9/2

Proving consistent for current yard, and he justified support when gaining second success in Warwick handicap 36 days ago. Has 6 lb rise to overcome but well suited to a slog in the mud.

Form: 2331-41

Holdbacktheriver^p⁶³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 118| CD

11/4

Landed this contest 12 months ago and signalled a return to best is near when fifth of 11 in 3m6f handicap chase at Exeter 63 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on now so well worth considering.

Form: 05P1-25

St Erney^p1⁵⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-11| J: David Noonan| T: Miss J Du Plessis| OR: 117

22/1

Very lightly-raced chaser who has been well below par all three starts since Exeter win in early 2019. Lots to prove at the moment.

Form: 331/P-0P

Alminar^b,t³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Kieren Buckley⁽⁷⁾| T: N J Hawke| OR: 117| C

9/2

Course winner who got back on track in first-time visor when third of 8 in 3m2f handicap chase at Kelso 38 days ago. Reverts to blinkers now but solid claims once more.

Form: 31P-3P3

Tinkers Hill Tommy^t³³⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-6| J: S Bowen| T: Miss R Curtis| OR: 112| C

7/1

Unseated rider 10th in Ffos Las hunter chase when last seen out 11 months ago on final run for Mrs Bridget Lewis. Fair winning chaser here at his best but lack of a recent run is a concern.

Form: 12231/U-

Muffins For Tea^b,t¹⁵

Age: 11| Weight: 11-5| J: H Cobden| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 111

10/1

Fairly useful chaser who took step back in right direction in change of headgear when third in 3m1f handicap at Wincanton 15 days ago. Not ruled out if building on that in second-time blinkers.

Form: 2/5P4-P3

Phoenix Rock⁶¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: James Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 107

28/1

Only one win to her name but consistent sort for Jonjo O'Neill and posted good second in 3m handicap chase at Market Rasen 7 months ago. Up 5 lb but she goes well fresh so possibilities.

Form: 2132-25

Lac Sacre^b,t³²

Age: 12| Weight: 10-13| J: T J O'Brien| T: J L Flint| OR: 105| C

66/1

Veteran chaser who has struggled since winning 3m1f Ffos Las handicap over a year ago. Course winner but plenty to prove at present.

Form: 173-PBP

The Lion Dancer^b,t³²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: G Sheehan| T: C J Mann| OR: 100| D

14/1

Three-time chase winner has been pulled up on his last 4 outings spanning over 13 months. Mark continues to plummet but easy to look elsewhere.

Form: 13/PP-PP

Cucklington^p,t⁵²

Age: 10| Weight: 10-6| J: Bryan Carver⁽³⁾| T: R Walford| OR: 98| D

11/2

Three-time Wincanton winner who hinted at a revival when sixth in 3m1f handicap there 43 days ago. Tongue tie back on now and no forlorn hope off falling mark.

Form: 662/P46

Forecasts

Holdbacktheriver (11/4), Alminar (9/2), Western Climate (9/2), Cucklington (11/2), Tinkers Hill Tommy (7/1), Muffins For Tea (10/1), The Lion Dancer (14/1), St Erney (22/1), Phoenix Rock (28/1), Lac Sacre (66/1)

HOLDBACKTHERIVER took this event last season and another bold showing looks on the cards now that the cheekpieces go back on after an encouraging recent fifth at Exeter. Warwick-scorer Western Climate handles these conditions really well so rates an obvious threat despite taking a hike in the weights, while Cucklington appeals as an outsider well worth considering too off a reduced mark.