October 31 / 13.30 Chepstow

13.30

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4858.52
  • 3m 2f 54y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 23449- C

Last run: 186 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Wasn't at his best last season despite making the frame on occasions; losing run stretches nearly four years and the stable has been quiet.
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3rd

9

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Eceparti

11st 7lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Dual course winner last autumn (3m2f/2m7f) and signed off with two respectable runs here in the spring; not always one to rely upon but resumes on a workable mark and enters calculations.

5/1

3rd

9

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Eceparti

11st 7lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Dual course winner last autumn (3m2f/2m7f) and signed off with two respectable runs here in the spring; not always one to rely upon but resumes on a workable mark and enters calculations.

5/1

4th

7

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:15 Chepstow

Eceparti

11st 0lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Acts on heavy going; two wins at this track in the autumn; back in respectable form with second-place finishes over C&D the last twice; holds solid claims based on his Chepstow record this season.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 4F13P- D

Last run: 248 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a five-timer over hurdles two seasons ago (2m5f-3m2f) on varied ground; chasing last season, posting a career best in winning over 3m at Exeter (heavy; 3lb lower); form dipped afterwards but he could easily be a factor if returning in good order.
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17

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

14:35 Chepstow

In Rem

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Five-time hurdle winner but much less prolific as a chaser, and seemingly on the downgrade now; fell at first fence when tried in blinkers this month; usual cheekpieces are refitted here; others have more pressing claims.

33/1

17

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

14:35 Chepstow

In Rem

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Five-time hurdle winner but much less prolific as a chaser, and seemingly on the downgrade now; fell at first fence when tried in blinkers this month; usual cheekpieces are refitted here; others have more pressing claims.

33/1

1

16th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Worcester

In Rem

11st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Sole chase win came over 3m at Exeter (heavy; from 12lb higher) on New Year's Day 2023; weakened, finishing down the field (beaten 27l) on recent Warwick seasonal reappearance; now dropping in trip, into a Class 5 in newly applied blinkers.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 2P526-

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Best run last season was his second in the North Yorkshire Grand National at Catterick (3m6f, heavy) when in cheekpieces; blinkered for his last two runs and didn't appear to fancy it when below par at Warwick the final time; bit risky with more new headgear tried.
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1st

6

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Uttoxeter

Eclair De Guye

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Lucy Wadham

prominent

7/1

Form: 5542F-

Last run: 205 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Took well to chasing last season (2m7f winner off 5lb higher) and finished runner-up here before falling at Ffos Las when still in contention; could be better for the run today but has the form to figure.
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3rd

1

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Airtothethrone

12st 7lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Billy Aprahamian

With new yard for last two outings and contributed to their recent good form with a C&D win (good to soft) from Another Lord ten days ago, with his usual tongue-tie removed; has 7lb penalty and a 7lb claimer is recruited; probably as good as ever but a bit more may be needed from him.

9/2

3rd

1

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Airtothethrone

12st 7lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Billy Aprahamian

With new yard for last two outings and contributed to their recent good form with a C&D win (good to soft) from Another Lord ten days ago, with his usual tongue-tie removed; has 7lb penalty and a 7lb claimer is recruited; probably as good as ever but a bit more may be needed from him.

9/2

1st

2

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Airtothethrone

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Rather inconsistent for Tim Vaughan since Taunton win in 2022 and made low-key stable debut last month, but has possibilities in this lower grade if that recent outing brought him on.

8/1

Form: 4710-2 BF

Last run: 145 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Finished a remote second in a small field at Ffos Las in June (3m, good); struggles with consistency but won't mind getting back on slower ground and he's not handicapped out of it.
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7th

9

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Mrs C Williams

Generally in much better form last March-October than in his three starts this winter; no impact in his four races beyond 3m2f and the bottom line seems to be that he last won a race in April 2023.

20/1

3rd

4

9th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

To Be Sure

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Chance if bringing his 'A' game but he hasn't on last two outings when tailed off at Fakenham (3m5f) and Fontwell (3m2f; both on soft); risky.

25/1

10

12th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

13:32 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 4lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Evan Williams

Running well since the spring, most recently second of four at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in first-time visor last month; will probably find others too strong in this deeper race, though; usual cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

Form: 06814- C BF

Last run: 206 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
With the blinkers back on he returned to form for an authoritative win at Chepstow (3m6f, soft) but then finished well held at Haydock; hard to predict these days and his record fresh fails to inspire confidence.
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4

28th Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Domaine De LIsle

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sean Curran

prominent, pulled up before 16th

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 62463- BF

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Hurdle (2m) and chase (2m4f) winner for Neil Mulholland; ran up to his best on occasions last season, notably when runner-up in Sandown's London National (off 2lb higher); back with former trainer (for whom he ran only once) and this is his sort of race.
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5th

5

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Planned Paradise

11st 6lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Bounced back to form and won soft-ground marathons at Banger (3m5f) and Hexham (4m) in February/March; pulled up (lame) in early stages at Plumpton last time but has made the frame in the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and can make his presence felt again.

7/1

8

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Planned Paradise

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win at Bangor (3m5f, soft) in February and again had plenty in hand at Hexham (4m, soft) 12 days ago; this is a hotter race than last time and this 10yo is up 10lb, but he's clearly in rude health and could be bang there once more; handles any ground.

7/1

1st

6

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Planned Paradise

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win readily at Bangor (extended 3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; on last season's evidence a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him if he can back up that latest performance; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 01127-

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Started off over fences with form figures of 112 (2m4f-3m) and didn't appear to stay 3m6f at Perth on final outing; a chaser with more to offer.
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3

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Concetto

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sam Allwood

Four-time chase winner for Greenall-Guerriero stable; has a patchy record but he's run well in two of his three starts for current yard, including a clear second at Market Rasen (3m, soft) last month; has claims if he can back that up and his last win was off 1lb higher.

8/1

2nd

4

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Concetto

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Sam Allwood

Four-time chase winner (once over C&D) for Greenall-Guerriero stable; made quite pleasing seasonal/stable debut when second of four at Ludlow (3m1f, good) in November but ran very poorly at Hereford last month and needs to bounce back from that.

12/1

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:35 Market Rasen

Concetto

11st 9lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over C&D (soft) last season and has twice finished second over 3m3f here this term (good to soft; including Lincolnshire National); also suited by good ground and current mark is workable; respected.

7/2

Form: /0PF9-

Last run: 303 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won two staying handicap chases during the first half of 2021, the latest off 8lb higher; his last campaign never got off the ground and a watching brief is probably best after a lengthy break.
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0

5

31st Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

13:30 Chepstow

Minella Bobo

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Won two staying handicap chases during the first half of 2021, the latest off 8lb higher; his last campaign never got off the ground and a watching brief is probably best after a lengthy break.

20/1

9th

13

1st Jan 2023

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

12:45 Cheltenham

Minella Bobo

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Made all in February and May 2021 but he's run just four times since and achieved very little; tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed; down the weights but there's a lot to take on trust.

33/1

Form: 6P-545

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Five wins over fences (on good and heavy ground); hasn't been at his best of late for new yard, beaten about 12l in his last two outings (2m7f/3m2f); others preferred.
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9th

3

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Favori De Sivola

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

took keen hold, midfield, dropped to rear after 5 out, no impression from 4 out

16/1

10th

13

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Worcester

Favori De Sivola

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

held up in rear, not fluent 10th, no impression before 4 out

10/1

Form: P-PP12

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Left Tom George for £2,500 after losing his way but scored on his debut for this yard at Market Rasen (3m, good) and posted the same RPR when second at Huntingdon; he's back in the good books but this ground might be too slow for him.
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9th

8

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

20:50 Stratford

Great DAnge

10st 10lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alexander Gibbons

Has four wins over fences but yet to score in this sphere; has shown nothing in his three runs for current yard.

50/1

3

29th Sep 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:41 Newton Abbot

Great DAnge

11st 4lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alexander Gibbons

Won over fences here (3m2f, good) for Barry Brennan last summer and has posted a couple of good efforts in that sphere this season; reverts to hurdling off lower mark for new stable here; could have a say.

5/1

2

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Great DAnge

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alexander Gibbons

Won over fences for Barry Brennan last summer and has posted a couple of good efforts in that sphere this season; reverts to hurdling off lower mark for new stable here; could have a say.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £83.80
Straight Forecast £93.99
Tricast £998.89
Trifecta £920.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Planned Paradise

SPOTLIGHT:

Concetto

WEST COUNTRY:

In Rem

Daily Record:

Great D'Ange

The Times:

Airtothethrone

POSTDATA:

Favori De Sivola

D Express:

Minella Bobo

RP RATINGS:

Eceparti

Telegraph:

Concetto

Daily Mirror:

Concetto

The Guardian:

Planned Paradise

Daily Mail:

Planned Paradise

The Sun:

Planned Paradise

The Star:

In Rem