newtonabbotracing.com Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 4m 19.72s

Champagnesuperover^t¹⁶⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-13| J: Beau Morgan⁽⁵⁾| T: O Murphy| OR: 120| D

6/1

Dual chaser winner around 3m in spring 2022. Showed ability remains after a long absence on the first of 2 outings over hurdles this spring. Well handicapped on his peak efforts over fences but isn't certain to benefit from the drop to 2m.

Form: 3114/4-F

Fast Buck^t¹³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-11| J: C Gethings| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 118| D

14/1

Dual chase winner and should be sharper for a recent comeback outing over hurdles. More than capable off this mark if on a going day.

Form: 18436-8

Royal Jewel²⁷³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: M G Nolan| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 117| BF

2/1

Progressive over hurdles at Exeter last season, including a maiden win around 2m and a near miss in a handicap over 18.5f. An Irish point background provides hope he can prove at least as good over fences. Interesting runner.

Form: 225122-

Dr T J Eckleburg¹⁹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 113| D

6/1

Two chase wins last season and plenty of creditable efforts in defeat subsequently. Should be competitive if ready to roll after 6 months off.

Form: 432434-

Western General^t¹⁷⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 111| CWS

6/4

Hurdles winner who got the hang of chasing in the spring, going close at Taunton before fourth of 11 at Ffos Las. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance.

Form: 1/6P02-4

Non-Runners

Mr Grey Sky²⁴⁹

Weight: 11-13| Age: 10

T: K Bailey & M Nicholls J: Thomas Bellamy

Magistrato⁵¹

Weight: 11-2| Age: 6

T: Deborah Cole J: Chris Ward

Forecasts

Western General (6/4), Royal Jewel (2/1), Mr Grey Sky (9/2), Dr T J Eckleburg (6/1), Champagnesuperover (6/1), Magistrato (6/1), Fast Buck (14/1)

MR GREY SKY won first time up last season and is taken to repeat the feat with the Kim Bailey team in form. Chase newcomer Royal Jewel is a potentially dangerous opponent, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Joe Tizzard was among the winners over the weekend and his course hurdle scorer Western General could also play a part if a wind operation has had a positive effect.