16:28 Taunton

Thursday 11 April 2024

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Stables Business Park Handicap Chase

Off time: 16:28 | Winning time: 6m 13.1s

American Gerry³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: David Bass| T: H Morrison| OR: 100

17/2

Successful twice over hurdles in 2021/22 who struggled thereafter but showed benefit of recent run/wind op when finishing close-up third over fences at Plumpton (19.7f) 31 days ago. Well treated on pick of his hurdles form if he can build on that upped further in trip.

Form: U45P43

Pride Of Paris⁷⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Alan Johns| T: V R A Dartnall| OR: 100

4/1

Looked a potential improver upped in trip/sent handicapping and proved the point when narrowly edging out 8-rivals over hurdles at Fontwell (21.7f) in January. Remains one of the least exposed and good chance there's more to come now tackling larger obstacles.

Form: 75-7471

Rockwiththetimes^p1³³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 93

10/1

Got off the mark in Irish points at second attempt but only minor promise in handful of hurdle outings. Cheekpieces replace visor now attentions switch to chasing and he's one to note in the market representing very good yard.

Form: P/1-7P67

Malinas Island^t¹⁴⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: R P McLernon| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 91| D

7/1

Dual winner of staying handicaps over hurdles during 2021/22 and he shaped encouragingly back from a lengthy absence when fourth on C&D chase debut in November, weakening gradually straight. Given plenty of time since and he's worth a second look (very much bred to be a chaser).

Form: 12124/4

Katopop^t1¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: M G Nolan| T: S Hosie| OR: 90

25/1

Runner-up completed start in points. Limited impact in trio of hurdle starts spread over 13 months but did at least hint at ability when midfield in 13-runner novice here (16.5f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap fitted ahead of handicap chase debut and another warranting a market check.

Form: 2FP-97

Hi Riko^t³³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Lily Pinchin| T: R Hobson| OR: 83

9/1

Runner-up twice in handicap hurdles in November. matched that form when fourth at Lingfield in February but not in the same form at Hereford since. Pulled up in his previous chase.

Form: 22PP47

West Orchard^p,t³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Freddie Gingell⁽⁵⁾| T: J Tizzard| OR: 82

4/1

Jumped well when successful at Plumpton in November and made frame on each of his last 3 starts, albeit not convincing with his finishing effort when runner-up at Wincanton (25f) 5 weeks ago. Probably one to take on for win purposes.

Form: 1P9232

Est Illic^p²⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-7| J: Tabitha Worsley⁽³⁾| T: S-J Davies| OR: 79

12/1

Pair of 2m wins at the end of 2020 but has drawn a blank since, running on when race was al but over at Leicester in January and well beaten at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) since. Passed over.

Form: 62P437

Boys Of Wexford^p²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: David Noonan| T: Henry Oliver| OR: 78

6/1

Immediate improvement for the switch to fences last term, scoring on debut in this sphere at Uttoxeter. Low-key efforts initially this campaign but back on track in cheekpieces last 2 starts, second of 13 at Huntingdon (23.6f) 4 weeks ago. Respected from lowly mark.

Form: P4P632

Seymour Promise^b,t³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-4| J: Harry Kimber| T: J Tizzard| OR: 76

10/1

Long-standing maiden who has fallen a long way in the weights this season and ran best race for some time when second at Wincanton in January. However, merely underlined his inconsistency with 2 below par displays since.

Form: 08P2P5

Aikenbreakinheart¹²²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-4| J: James Davies| T: R Rowe| OR: 76

50/1

Made the most of a good opportunity when opening his account in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) last March. However, struggled in 3 subsequent outings last year and would need to show more before becoming of interest.

Form: 2417-7P

Dont Be Robin^p,t²⁰²

Age: 12| Weight: 10-2| J: Jack Tudor| T: Mrs R Ford| OR: 68| C

100/1

Veteran who scored at Plumpton in 2021 but well held all 5 outings last year and work to do from 6 lb out of the weights returning from 6 months off.

Form: 4/85-764

Forecasts

West Orchard (4/1), Pride Of Paris (4/1), Boys Of Wexford (6/1), Malinas Island (7/1), American Gerry (17/2), Hi Riko (9/1), Seymour Promise (10/1), Rockwiththetimes (10/1), Est Illic (12/1), Katopop (25/1), Aikenbreakinheart (50/1), Dont Be Robin (100/1)

PRIDE OF PARIS impressed with his attitude when making a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Fontwell 74 days ago, seeing off a next-time-out winner in the process. Open to further progress now his attentions switch to chasing, he's well worth considering given his low-mileage profile. Malinas Island caught the eye to an extent when fourth on his C&D chase debut in November and rates capable of better. American Gery and Boys of Wexford are others to consider.