13:15 Wetherby

Saturday 4 November 2023

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Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Chase

Off time: 13:16 | Winning time: 5m 7.53s

The Edgar Wallace^t²⁵²

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: G Sheehan| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 123WS

9/2

Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser but he wasn't seen out after coming in only eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) in Februrary. Tongue strap goes back on for his return with more needed.

Form: 1U/2P48-

Happy And Fine^p²³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Bannister| T: A M Hales| OR: 121| BF| D

17/2

Cheekpieces seemingly the making of him to end 2022, landing a brace of handicap hurdles at up to 20.6f. Has won when fresh so he's much respected going chasing on his return.

Form: 38/1133-

Mount Tempest³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 119

9/2

Promising winning hurdler who shaped well on his chase debut after six months off/breathing suregery when second of 3 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, soft) 33 days ago. Can take a step forward.

Form: 15713-2

Eaton Collina¹⁹³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: R Patrick| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 118| BF| D

15/2

Ended last spring in fine form over fences, winning back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow and Ascot before runner-up at Ffos Las (21f, good to soft). Remains handily weighted so he's a player on his return.

Form: 4U5112-

Thor De Cerisy^p²²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: H Cobden| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 117| BF

11/1

Ended a long losing run in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las in January but below form on both of his starts over fences since, making mistakes when well held at Newcastle in March. Cheekpieces back on as he makes first run for yard after leaving Michael Scudamore.

Form: 0/31524-

Gallic Geordie²²⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-7| J: James Bowen| T: S Drinkwater| OR: 116| CD

12/1

Reliable chaser who signed off last season in excellent form, scoring at Wetherby and runner-up in 2m Newcastle handicap. Goes well fresh so he's firmly in the picture on his reappearance.

Form: 2F2312-

Ladronne^t¹⁷⁶

12/1

Took this contest 12 months ago and his form figures over fences at this course read 13124. H'es very much one to consider after a break off a competitive mark on the back of a wind op.

Form: 56234-3

Fricotin^t1¹⁹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 11-6| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 123

33/1

A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner for Francois Nicolle in 2022. Wears tongue tie. Commands respect off a handy-looking mark starting out for new connections.

Form: 31556-

Duo D'Enfer^t1²⁰⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: Emma Smith-Chaston⁽³⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 111| D

33/1

A fairly usful winning handicap chaser in 2022/23 in France. Claimed for €13,001 in April and he can't be discounted on his yard debut/reappearance.

Form: 15P453-

William Cody²¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Alex Edwards| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 108

6/1

Already a much better chaser than hurdler, gaining his second win over 20f at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Would have finished a clear second but for falling 2 out at Ascot on his final start. Shortlisted on his return.

Form: 12132F-

Heaven Smart¹⁹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Caoilin Quinn⁽⁵⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 107

11/1

Low-mileage hurdler who was pulled up in 3m Plumpton handicap in April. Still needs considering now going over fences for his good yard though.

Form: 92644P-

The Paddy Pie³⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-12| J: Ross Chapman| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 107| CD

16/1

C&D winner who hinted at a revival when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good) 30 days ago. Not ruled out off a falling mark.

Form: 26-5UP4

Trac²²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Alice Stevens⁽⁷⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 100| BF| CD

28/1

Enjoyed an excellent season over fences last term, scoring three times, including over C&D. Off 7 months but he's one to consider.

Form: 512113-

Non-Runners

Cruz Control²⁰

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: T Lacey J: 2nd Preference

Forecasts

The Edgar Wallace (9/2), Mount Tempest (9/2), William Cody (6/1), Cruz Control (6/1), Eaton Collina (15/2), Happy And Fine (17/2), Thor De Cerisy (11/1), Heaven Smart (11/1), Ladronne (12/1), Gallic Geordie (12/1), The Paddy Pie (16/1), Trac (28/1), Duo D'Enfer (33/1), Fricotin (33/1)

Plenty are in with a shout. EATON COLLINA made a bright start to life over fences last term and returns on a still lenient-looking mark so he can rifle in another success at the chief expense of ex-French winner Fricotin, who could have more to offer now starting out for new connections. Gallic Geordie, Mount Tempest and Cruz Control also have much to recommend them and need factoring into this competitive handicap chase.