15:37 Kempton

Saturday 26 February 2022

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Coral Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:37 | Winning time: 6m 2.7s

Good Boy Bobby⁶²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 150| D

16/1

As good as ever this season, scoring at Wetherby before just denied in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle. Quickly back to winning ways in Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby but mark looks high enough now.

Form: 32-3121

Lalor^t⁷⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 11-11| J: Bryony Frost| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 149

25/1

Smart chaser who got back on track for new yard when third of 19 in Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on return. Disappointed there next time but still early days with this stable.

Form: 33/P-P36

The Big Breakaway^p,t1¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Brendan Powell| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 147| BF| D

17/2

Improved over fences last term, placed in Grade 1s over C&D/Cheltenham Festival. Things haven't gone to plan in light campaign this time around but worth another chance. Tongue strap on.

Form: 23P-F23

Enrilo^p1⁷⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 146| BF| C| D

14/1

Took well to fences last term, first past post in bet365 Chase at Sandown. Shaping well before falling in Ladbrokes Trophy on return and excuses at Cheltenham since. Headgear on. Not taken lightly.

Form: 1P1D-FP

Phoenix Way^t³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: K Brogan⁽³⁾| T: H Fry| OR: 146| D

6/1

Fragile but talented sort who confirmed Ascot promise when winning class 2 handicap there 5 weeks ago with a bit in hand. 6 lb higher now but remains unexposed for his age.

Form: 1P4-721

Zanza^p⁵⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: T J O'Brien| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 145

16/1

Very useful chaser who has posted 3 solid efforts this term, 2l second to Coole Cody in Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham in December. Needs to shrug off a poor effort there on New Year's Day, however.

Form: P6-362P

Annsam⁷⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 140| D

7/1

Improved further over fences last term despite some iffy jumping. Returned in form over the smaller obstacles before resuming winning ways in Silver Cup Chase at Ascot, jumping better. More to come.

Form: 21P-431

Kitty's Light⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: B S Hughes| T: Christian Williams| OR: 140| BF| D

16/1

Scored 4 times in fine first campaign over fences and taken form up another notch this term, second in Charlie Hall at Wetherby. 3m around here not really his thing judged on last 2 starts, however.

Form: 2-22P47

Our Power^p⁴³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: S Thomas| OR: 136| C

16/1

Has taken well to fences, and made it 2-4 in 20f Huntingdon handicap 6 weeks ago despite idling markedly in front. This more competitive but weighted to go close again nudged up just 2 lb. Up in trip.

Form: PP-51F1

Five Star Getaway²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: Nick Scholfield| T: Christian Williams| OR: 134| CD

6/1

Ex-pointer who progressed rapidly upon going chasing last term, easily winning 3 handicaps. Put a rusty return behind him when scoring over C&D. Shaped as if still in form at Sandown since. Player.

Form: 117-713

Galahad Quest^t²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: David Noonan| T: Nick Williams| OR: 133

18/1

Opened account over fences at Haydock (20f) on final start last term and has returned in good nick, again running up to best when second in Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham. Step up in trip could suit.

Form: 1-35F62

Zhiguli³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 133| D

16/1

Immediately took a step forward for the switch to chasing when scoring at Lingfield on return. Improved a chunk when resuming winning ways there 5 weeks ago and may have more to offer.

Form: 17-1441

Beakstown^p,t²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-6| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 130| D

14/1

Consistent rather than progressive form over fences and still seeking first win in this sphere (often weak finisher). This track looks more suitable but others still preferred.

Form: 35/3922

Cap Du Nord^p²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-3| J: Jack Tudor⁽³⁾| T: Christian Williams| OR: 127

13/2

Form hit new heights last term, successful at Newbury plus some good efforts in defeat. Yet to get going this seaon but step back in right direction when third in Sky Bet at Doncaster. On a good mark.

Form: 5-50483

Forecasts

Five Star Getaway (6/1), Phoenix Way (6/1), Cap Du Nord (13/2), Annsam (7/1), The Big Breakaway (17/2), Enrilo (14/1), Beakstown (14/1), Kitty's Light (16/1), Our Power (16/1), Good Boy Bobby (16/1), Zhiguli (16/1), Zanza (16/1), Galahad Quest (18/1), Lalor (25/1)

CAP DU NORD took a step back in the right direction when third in the Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster and is well handicapped on last season's form, so could be worth chancing in what looks another highly-competitive renewal. The Big Breakaway was runner-up in the Kauto Star over C&D last term and is on a fair mark back in a handicap, so is another to consider along with the in-form Phoenix Way.