November 06 / 14.20 Chepstow

14.20

Good

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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TVS Supply Chain Solutions Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 12/22- D BF

Last run: 323 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who won a juvenile hurdle in 2022 and was close second in both handicap hurdles last season (2m/1m7f); makes chasing debut after 323-day absence and is unraced on ground faster than good to soft but could have a good future over fences.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Javert Allen

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Below par at Kempton (2m4f) in February last time but he's run well in defeat otherwise this season, including when fourth over C&D (good to soft) on his reappearance in a race that worked out extremely well; this front-runner could make a bold bid in first-time cheekpieces back at 2m.

15/2

5th

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:05 Kempton

Javert Allen

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Free-going front-runner who was a little too keen for his own good when weakening into a 10l third at Cheltenham four weeks ago (2m4f, soft); the ground might not be quite so slow this afternoon and that would help him; respected.

7/2

3rd

11

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

13:15 Cheltenham

Javert Allen

10st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Front-runner who usually jumps soundly; reappearance fourth at Aintree worked out well and he ran a cracker when second at Newbury (again 2m, good to soft) later in November; now steps up in distance and his pedigree gives real hope that the increased test of stamina will suit; interesting.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: /P53P-

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in all three points last year; belied 50-1 odds when third in novice hurdle here (2m, soft) in April but was pulled up here on handicap debut 12 days later and has quite a bit to prove on seasonal/chase debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

16:30 Leicester

Lucky Lugger

11st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

On a losing run but he fared better than of late when third of eight over C&D 22 days ago; he needs considering eased 2lb.

11/2

3rd

2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Lucky Lugger

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Matt Sheppard

Won at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last February but he's been pulled up in three of his last six runs and was a well-held fourth of six at Ffos Las last time; now 7lb lower than for his last win but he needs a big turnaround.

12/1

4th

1

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ffos Las

Lucky Lugger

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Matt Sheppard

Out of sorts since a couple of sound performances, including an account-opening win, last February; chance of revival depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 3504-3 D

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles last season but, following a wind op, made a pretty good start to chasing career when third at Warwick (2m, good) in May; can make his presence felt if fully tuned up after six-month absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Onewayortother

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Toby Lawes

0-4 over fences but placed off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; probably needed the run this month when returning from a layoff and he looks interesting both over this new trip and with that outing behind him.

10/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Onewayortother

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Toby Lawes

0-4 over fences but placed off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; probably needed the run this month when returning from a layoff and he looks interesting both over this new trip and with that outing behind him.

10/1

3rd

9

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Onewayortother

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

1-1 in bumpers, but his hurdles form rather regressed after returning a year ago; has finished third of five in both starts over fences and may have needed the run after six months off at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) 20 days ago; the step back up in trip may suit and he's not dismissed.

6/1

5/2

Form: 2113- D

Last run: 242 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
2-4 as a juvenile hurdler last season; finished tired when third on handicap debut in March and not seen since but connections are evidently very keen to launch his chasing career and exploit his weight-for-age allowance (8lb).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

18:20 Fontwell

Valadon

11st 3lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Scored with a tongue-tie added at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month and he ran to a similar level when a 2l third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time; has been as good as ever in those last two runs and he won this race last year; respected.

7/2

3rd

8

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

16:57 Wincanton

Valadon

10st 13lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Back in prime form when scoring in first-time tongue-tie at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft; front pair clear) a fortnight ago and now 4-10 over hurdles; recent 4lb rise does not look excessive and he should be fine on the faster ground here; likely contender.

4/1

1st

2

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

16:30 Plumpton

Valadon

11st 11lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Pulled up on seasonal debut but fared better when fourth (albeit tired and well held in the end) at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in January and is now only 1lb higher than for last spring's Fontwell win (2m5f, good); contender if aided by new tongue-tie.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: /PP4-0 D

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner in France in 2022; very disappointing over hurdles in Britain (four starts) but had wind surgery during six-month break and may yet come good for Venetia Williams; hooded for British chase debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:20 Chepstow

Now Or Never

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Dual hurdle winner in France in 2022; very disappointing over hurdles in Britain (four starts) but had wind surgery during six-month break and may yet come good for Venetia Williams; hooded for British chase debut.

9/1

5th

2

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:20 Chepstow

Now Or Never

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Dual hurdle winner in France in 2022; very disappointing over hurdles in Britain (four starts) but had wind surgery during six-month break and may yet come good for Venetia Williams; hooded for British chase debut.

9/1

10th

4

15th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Ffos Las

Now Or Never

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Two hurdle wins (2m1f, heavy/good) in France in 2022 but, after a long absence, he's struggled in three runs for new yard since December; dropped another 5lb but he has plenty to prove.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.50
Straight Forecast £31.08
Trifecta £123.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Valadon

SPOTLIGHT:

Javert Allen

TOPSPEED:

Onewayortother

Telegraph:

Valadon

The Guardian:

Valadon

D Express:

Valadon

The Sun:

Valadon

The Star:

Valadon

WEST COUNTRY:

Javert Allen

The Times:

Javert Allen

Daily Mirror:

Javert Allen

Daily Record:

Javert Allen

Daily Mail:

Onewayortother