February 24 / 14.33 Chepstow

14.33

Heavy

Pertemps Network Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 3f 98y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Pertemps Network Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain and snow

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4-745F

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground specialist who looked set to exploit some significant help from the handicapper before last-fence fall at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) last month; has to take a 4lb rise on the chin but remains well handicapped on older form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

13

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 41y

Class 3

16:08 Windsor

Thor De Cerisy

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

Won twice in small fields over an extended 2m3f on heavy going at Chepstow last February/March; back to some form when second at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) on latest outing but this 11yo goes beyond 2m4f for the first time.

10/1

5th

13

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 41y

Class 3

16:08 Windsor

Thor De Cerisy

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

Won twice in small fields over an extended 2m3f on heavy going at Chepstow last February/March; back to some form when second at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) on latest outing but this 11yo goes beyond 2m4f for the first time.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 122552 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Suffered dip in form after going close on chasing debut in November but got back on track with good run in defeat over C&D (heavy) last month and his current mark ought to be workable if he's in the right mood again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

15

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Ffos Las

Walkinthewoods

11st 1lb

T: Evan Williams

Well handicapped on best hurdles/chase efforts; has been out of form but latest Windsor run (2m4f) when caught out of his ground was a bit better.

12/1

7th

15

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Ffos Las

Walkinthewoods

11st 1lb

T: Evan Williams

Well handicapped on best hurdles/chase efforts; has been out of form but latest Windsor run (2m4f) when caught out of his ground was a bit better.

12/1

5th

11

15th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Windsor

Walkinthewoods

10st 13lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Well handicapped on best hurdles/chase form but has been badly out of sorts since April; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected.

25/1

Form: 423251 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner; opened chasing account at second attempt, finishing with a flourish from unlikely position to lead close home here (2m, heavy) last month; that form looks somewhat dubious but she was only raised 1lb and will be fine over today's longer trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

20th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 152y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Midnight Ginger

11st 8lb

J: James Martin

T: Andrew J Martin

Four-time hurdle winner who is well handicapped on last season's chase form but she hasn't been at her best back over hurdles the last twice and needs to raise her game.

33/1

6th

8

20th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 152y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Midnight Ginger

11st 8lb

J: James Martin

T: Andrew J Martin

Four-time hurdle winner who is well handicapped on last season's chase form but she hasn't been at her best back over hurdles the last twice and needs to raise her game.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: -23121 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Had luck on his side when scoring at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) last month, where he looked set to finish third before Thor De Cerisy fell at the last and caused the horse in second to unseat rider; that said, he's now 2-4 over fences and could still have more to offer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

12:25 Exeter

Good Friday Fairy

11st 8lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Ben Clarke

Dual chase winner last season (albeit very fortunate on latter occasion); ran quite a bit better than eventual 35l defeat might suggest on reappearance outing three weeks ago (2m3f, soft) and could have improvement to come over staying trips; worth a second look.

7/1

2nd

3

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

12:25 Exeter

Good Friday Fairy

11st 8lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Ben Clarke

Dual chase winner last season (albeit very fortunate on latter occasion); ran quite a bit better than eventual 35l defeat might suggest on reappearance outing three weeks ago (2m3f, soft) and could have improvement to come over staying trips; worth a second look.

7/1

5th

7

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

13:30 Fontwell

Good Friday Fairy

11st 1lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

led, headed on turn before 3 out, soon weakened gradually

8/1

Form: /17-P7 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 7yo who won a heavy-ground bumper in 2022 and scored on hurdle debut at Ayr (2m3f, good to soft) a year ago; soundly beaten in both chases this season but faced impossible task in warm Cheltenham novice on first occasion and ran well to a point in Doncaster handicap last time, having been badly hampered by a faller in the early stages; dangerous to ignore.
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3rd

3

15th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Windsor

Blue Hop

11st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Bumper/hurdle winner who failed to shine over fences last term; ran encouragingly at Chepstow (2m3f) returned to this sphere on reappearance and may build on that effort; not ruled out.

14/1

3rd

3

15th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Windsor

Blue Hop

11st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Bumper/hurdle winner who failed to shine over fences last term; ran encouragingly at Chepstow (2m3f) returned to this sphere on reappearance and may build on that effort; not ruled out.

14/1

6th

9

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

15:25 Chepstow

Blue Hop

11st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

in touch with leaders, lost position after 7th

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.90
Straight Forecast £23.27
Trifecta £68.60

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Good Friday Fairy

TOPSPEED:

Walkinthewoods

The Times:

Midnight Ginger

RP RATINGS:

Thor De Cerisy

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Hop

Daily Mirror:

Good Friday Fairy

The Star:

Good Friday Fairy

Daily Record:

Good Friday Fairy

POSTDATA:

Walkinthewoods

Telegraph:

Walkinthewoods

The Guardian:

Walkinthewoods

Daily Mail:

Midnight Ginger

D Express:

Thor De Cerisy