Chepstow Races & Results 1 Friday 13th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Chepstow Races & Results Tomform Friday 13th October 2023

There were 39 Races on Friday 13th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 8 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Chepstow, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 13th October 2023

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13:35 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (9/4 +36%) Good Boy Bobby	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(7) Good Boy Bobby 9/4, Successful twice at Wetherby during 2021/22 campaign, including the Rowland Meyrick. Not added to his tally since but well handicapped as a result and makes his reappearance with his yard having made an excellent start. Possibilities. Potentially well handicapped and he returns to the fray with his yard in good form.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -29%) Aye Right	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) Aye Right 9/2, Very smart chaser who ran well in face of stiff task when fourth in Grade 1 Ascot Chase on his final start last term. Handicapper has afforded him a chance ahead of return (1 lb below last winning mark) and his record fresh is a positive one. Respected. Quality chaser capable of showing his form when fresh; hard to rule out off this mark.
3	5 3rd (5) (25/1 -56%) Cyclop	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Cyclop 25/1, C&D winner who proved he still has plenty to offer when rattling off a quick-fire hat-trick of veterans' handicaps last spring. Failed to complete final 2 starts but produced a promising comeback display when second of 5 at Perth (23.8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Usual cheekpieces go back on now. Should it get really miserable, this thorough stayer should be keeping on better than some.
4	2 4th (2) (11/2 +27%) Thomas Darby	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(2) Thomas Darby 11/2, Smart hurdler who is lightly raced over fences and opened his account in this sphere in 4-runner handicap at Ayr (3m, soft) in February, asserting final 100 yds. Struggled to make an impact in Aintree Grade 1 final start but this more suitable on return. Classy hurdler having only his fifth run over fences; too talented to discount.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 -17%) Danny Kirwan	7 7/1(-17%)	(6) Danny Kirwan 7/1, All wins on right-handed tracks (at up to 21f) but posted best effort of last term when runner-up at Ascot (23.8f) 12 months ago. Some way below best at Kempton (3m) in May but on a competitive mark if able to put it all together on return following wind surgery. On last season's reappearance he finished second in a strong 3m handicap chase at Ascot.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 +11%) De Rasher Counter	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) De Rasher Counter 8/1, Landed Ladbrokes Trophy in 2019 and confirmed he retains ability late last year, runner-up in veterans' company at Warwick (3m) in November. Mixed bag thereafter but he returns from 7 months off with yard amongst the winners, so interesting what the market makes of him. Long time since this low in the weights; capable when fresh and the wetter the better.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 +30%) Cap Du Nord	14 14/1(+30%)	(8) Cap Du Nord 14/1, Back to winning ways in valuable event at Ascot in February and best effort thereafter when third at Uttoxeter (3m) in May. Never figured in Summer Cup on final start in July and whilst his mark is easing, it's possible this run will bring him on. Capable stayer but below par of late and record fresh is none too convincing.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (12/1 -33%) Chirico Vallis	12 12/1(-33%)	(9) Chirico Vallis 12/1, Lightly raced over fences for his age and shaped well when third behind Cyclop in similar company at Newbury (23.4f, soft) back in March. Reportedly finished lame when well beaten at Cartmel (29.4f) in May but C&D winner can't be ruled out from a potentially handy mark on return. Back from a similar break when winning at this meeting two years ago.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (10/1 -18%) Landofsmiles	10 10/1(-18%)	(4) Landofsmiles 10/1, C&D winner who has built up a good strike rate over fences, making it 3 wins from 5 starts for the current campaign at Cartmel (25.5f) 46 days ago, finding extra. Evidently in rude health but this undoubtedly tougher from career-high mark. Has less to prove than some in his current form but would be opposable on soft.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Landofsmiles has enjoyed a fruitful campaign since his return from a 486-day layoff, with victories at Uttoxeter and most recently Cartmel. A further 5lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid from the veteran, although he could prove vulnerable to better-treated rivals. GOOD BOY BOBBY ticks plenty of boxes for his red-hot yard and could be worth chancing off a tumbling mark, while Aye Right should appreciate these calmer waters.

The highly admirable AYE RIGHT went winless in just a handful of starts last term, albeit not disgraced in face of a stiff task when fourth in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase on his final start. Given a chance by the assessor on return, he could be worth chancing to come out on top back in calmer waters. Nigel Twiston-Davies has his string in fine fettle and his Good Boy Bobby is a big threat on his seasonal bow. Landofsmiles and Cyclop complete the shortlist.

It might be worth chancing a return to form for GOOD BOY BOBBY, who returns for another season with his yard going well.

13:35 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/6 -4%) Captain Teague	0.833333 5/6(-4%)	(1) Captain Teague 5/6, €70,000 point winner from good family and looked a good prospect when landing the odds in Plumpton bumper in December. Beaten only 2½ lengths when third in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) in March and is a very interesting hurdling newcomer. Third in the Champion Bumper and he looks a seriously exciting prospect for novice hurdles.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/1 +42%) Resplendent Grey	7 7/1(+42%)	(6) Resplendent Grey 7/1, Looked a good prospect in bumpers and made a winning start in this sphere in 2m Wetherby maiden. Readily defied a penalty in 8-runner novice hurdle at Perth (16.2f, soft, 6/5) 168 days ago and has the physique/attitude to carry on improving. Beat a disappointing horse at Perth and questionable whether he's up to this.
3	7 3rd (7) (3/1 +33%) Rock House	3 3/1(+33%)	(7) Rock House 3/1, Easy winner of sole start between the flags last spring and readily won bumper at Huntingdon in April. Easily landed the odds on hurdles bow at Worcester on return last month and remains a good prospect. Point/bumper/hurdle winner and looked a horse to follow when strolling in at Worcester.
4	2 4th (2) (33/1 -106%) Cold Sobar	33 33/1(-106%)	(2) Cold Sobar 33/1, Off mark in Irish points at third attempt but clearly not short on speed given he won readily over 2m at Newcastle on Rules debut in March. Defied a penalty there (20.3f, good to soft) following month and looks a good prospect. 2-2 over hurdles after fairly comfortable wins on heavy ground at Newcastle.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 +0%) Mullinaree	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Mullinaree 10/1, Form has taken off since equipped with a hood and tongue strap combination, completing a five-timer when seeing off 6 rivals at Hexham (20.1f, good) 118 days ago. Worth a shot at this. Has won his last five handicaps and clearly progressing; this might be a big ask, though.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 -56%) Della Casa Lunga	14 14/1(-56%)	(9) Della Casa Lunga 14/1, Novice hurdle winner at Leopardstown in March and continued to progress since, very good second at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft) 170 days ago. Subsequently sold from S. Curling £150,000 in May. Second in a valuable hurdle at Punchestown in April; later bought for £150,000.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (80/1 -100%) Lord Of Thunder	80 80/1(-100%)	(4) Lord Of Thunder 80/1, Runner-up on his sole outing between the flags and was picked up for six figures subsequently. Shaped better than bare result when third in bumper at Stratford in April but this is a tough ask on hurdles bow. Placed in a point and Stratford bumper; wasn't cheap and should be capable a lot better.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

CAPTAIN TEAGUE did best of the home team when a cracking third in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival and Paul Nicholls' charge could take high rank in the novice hurdling division this season. The son of Doyen is fancied to land this Grade 2 contest en route to bigger things, and that can come at the main expense of Rock House, who proved an easy winner on his opening bid over timber at Worcester last month. Mullinaree may chase the duo home.

CAPTAIN TEAGUE was still green when third in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival and has the ability to make a winning start over hurdles in this. The progressive Resplendent Grey has achieved the most over hurdles so far so is next best ahead of Rock House, who looks a good prospect.

Paul Nicholls is evidently unconcerned by aiming this high so soon with his hurdling debutant CAPTAIN TEAGUE. He could be top class.

14:10 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:48 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/2 +8%) Donnacha	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Donnacha 11/2, Placed both starts in bumpers and improved on his hurdling debut form in a first-time hood when third of 12 to subsequent EBF Final winner Crambo in a novice at Bangor (16.7f) in February. May do better still if brushing up his jumping. Fair form when placed at Bangor in February; should have more to offer this season.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 -115%) Artistic Endeavour	14 14/1(-115%)	(1) Artistic Endeavour 14/1, Attracted support and improved on hurdling debut form when second in 9-runner maiden at Plumpton (15.9f, good to firm) in May, sticking to task. That wasn't the strongest of events, but he's open to further progress with his pedigree an ongoing recommendation. Went close at Plumpton in May but the form is nothing to get excited about.
3	10 3rd (10) (10/3 +45%) Zonda	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(10) Zonda 10/3, €95,000 3-y-o, Martaline gelding. Brother to fairly useful French hurdler Martator. Of obvious interest on debut for last year's winning yard. Newcomer; out of a Listed hurdle winner who has already produced two very good hurdlers.
4	12 4th (12) (9/1 +82%) Diamond Dealer	9 9/1(+82%)	(12) Diamond Dealer 9/1, Won sole outing in points but looked a hard ride in a brace of bumpers in the spring (ran out on debut). Won a point in February but didn't look straightforward in his two bumpers.
5th	7 5th (7) (1/1 +0%) Panjari	1 1/1(+0%)	(7) Panjari 1/1, Useful on Flat (stays 1½m), successful in listed race in Germany in April, sixth in Group 3 in Italy last time (final outing for Andreas Wohler). Interesting recruit to the hurdling ranks. Dual Listed winner on the Flat when trained in Germany; with top stable for jumping career.
6th	5 6th (5) (40/1 -150%) Illogical Logic	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Illogical Logic 40/1, €65,000 3-y-o, Coastal Path gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser Grace de Dieu. Made frame both starts in Irish points (latest Dec 2022). Market for clues. Made the frame in two Irish points last year; rules debut today.
7th	14 7th (14) (10/1 +50%) Inion Tiogair	10 10/1(+50%)	(14) Inion Tiogair 10/1, Put experience to good use when making all in a Ludlow bumper in January. Reportedly got struck into when down the field at Ascot next time but dropped away tamely at Cheltenham on final outing. Makes hurdle debut. 40-1 winner of Ludlow bumper on stable debut; well down the field in two stronger bumpers.
8th	6 8th (6) (250/1 -67%) Little Pi	250 250/1(-67%)	(6) Little Pi 250/1, Well held in bumper/brace of novice hurdles. Struggled in a bumper and two novice hurdles last season; can't be recommended.
9th	9 9th (9) (40/1 -100%) Thatza Dazzler	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Thatza Dazzler 40/1, Showed a bit on bumper debut a year ago but disappointed at Catterick 8 weeks later. Has left Fergal O'Brien. Hooded for 1st time. Ran okay here on bumper debut a year ago; last of five at Catterick the following month.
10th	13 10th (13) (200/1 -100%) Jimmy Boum	200 200/1(-100%)	(13) Jimmy Boum 200/1, Looks a handicap project. Made fairly encouraging hurdle debut in May but well beaten since.
11th	11 11th (11) (125/1 -150%) Dexperado	125 125/1(-150%)	(11) Dexperado 125/1, Cost plenty and has a good pedigree but hasn't looked anything out of the ordinary in a bumper and a maiden hurdle so far. Displayed only minor promise when sixth in run-of-the-mill Warwick maiden in May.
12th	2 12th (2) (250/1 -150%) Blagthebookies	250 250/1(-150%)	(2) Blagthebookies 250/1, Winning pointer who looked one for the longer term under Rules when well held at Uttoxeter on hurdling debut 5 days ago. Well-beaten 66-1 shot in Uttoxeter maiden hurdle on rules debut on Sunday.

LTO Selection:

14:48 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

The Listed Flat winner PANJARI was a talented performer in Germany and he could take all the stopping if transferring that ability to hurdling now under the tutelage of Paul Nicholls. Donnacha sets the standard of those with hurdling experience and the son of Jet Away may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Classic King, who is making his first appearance over the smaller obstacles.

PANJARI is an exciting recruit to this sphere having shown useful form on the Flat in Germany, so he gets the nod to get his hurdling career off to the perfect start. Donnacha offered plenty to work on both starts over hurdles last season and has the potential to do better still if cutting out the errors, while newcomer Zonda makes appeal on paper for last year's winning yard.

The most interesting runner is Paul Nicholls' new recruit PANJARI, who was very talented on the Flat when trained in Germany.

14:48 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:23 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +0%) Chianti Classico	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(3) Chianti Classico 5/2, Bumper winner who passed first 3 tests over hurdles with flying colours. Outclassed in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival final start but back in much calmer waters now on chase bow/return (successful sole outing in Irish points). Has had wind op/tongue strap on for 1st time. 3-4 hurdling; looks an out-and-out galloper who should be made for fences.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -11%) Pull Again Green	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Pull Again Green 5/1, Getting the hang of things over fences now, career best in 6-runner handicap chase (10/3) at Bangor (24f, good) 53 days ago, winning in good style. Can start to fulfil potential. 8lb higher than for his easy win at Bangor; could well kick on from there.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/2 +38%) Inch House	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(8) Inch House 5/2, £125,000 purchase after winning an Irish point and has shown progressive form over hurdles since, off the mark at the third attempt at Chepstow in February. Will make a chaser so one to note on handicap bow. Point/3m hurdle winner; just the type to make a chaser and this mark might be okay.
4	6 4th (6) (50/1 -127%) Mario De Pail	50 50/1(-127%)	(6) Mario De Pail 50/1, Useful hurdler who produced a promising first effort over fences when runner-up at Ffos Las (20.1f) 2 years ago. Held back by jumping in 4 starts since, however, and missed 2022/23 and sold from Sam Thomas £20,000 in May. Defied higher mark over hurdles; jumping has looked an issue in five starts over fences.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 -27%) Margaret's Legacy	14 14/1(-27%)	(9) Margaret's Legacy 14/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles/fences in France. Let down by jumping first 2 starts over fences for new yard last term but on the back of a wind op, he offered a lot more in a re-fitted tongue tie when third at Uttoxeter in April. 2 lb out of weights but potentially on a good mark. 0-7 as a chaser and just fair form when completing for this yard.
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 -150%) Pounding Poet	25 25/1(-150%)	(1) Pounding Poet 25/1, Got back on the up over hurdles last season, proving most determined when landing 4-runner Uttoxeter handicap (23.3f) on return. Back on track when staying on well to finish second of 22 at Aintree but lacklustre display at Haydock final start. Goes well fresh so is an interesting chasing newcomer. Useful hurdler, hence a lofty mark for today's chase debut; still much respected.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (3/1 +40%) Ioupy Collonges	3 3/1(+40%)	(7) Ioupy Collonges 3/1, Bumper winner who was steadily progressive over hurdles last season, winning 2 of his 4 starts, including when just holding on in handicap at Exeter final start. That form has worked out well and he's open to further improvement now chasing (placed both starts in Irish maiden points). Improving hurdler still with Paul Nicholls despite sales visit; potential as a chaser.

LTO Selection:

15:23 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

A tentative nod goes to PULL AGAIN GREEN, who won in easy fashion when last seen over 3m at Bangor-on-Dee in August and he can continue his upward trajectory. Fergal O'Brien's charge has been raised 8lb for that success, which could prove to be lenient and he has a fitness edge over many of his rivals. Chianti Classico is feared most after a very good hurdling campaign last term, culminating in the Albert Bartlett and he should enjoy these calmer waters, while Ioupy Collonges should also be thereabouts.

PULL AGAIN GREEN won well enough at Bangor last time to think he's back to being the smart prospect he'd looked when a prolific winner in bumpers and novice hurdles in 2021/22. He can put his experience to good use up against some interesting chasing debutants, namely Pounding Poet, Chianti Classico, Inch House and Ioupy Collonges.

The suggestion is CHIANTI CLASSICO who was an out-and-out galloper over hurdles and is just the type to do well as a chaser.

15:23 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:58 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +0%) Alfie's Princess	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Alfie's Princess 7/2, Won sole start in Irish points and shaped promisingly for all that she couldn't justify support starting out in a listed bumper at Huntingdon in December. Too keen in Grade 2 at Aintree 4 months later but still a good hurdle prospect. Irish point winner; second in Listed bumper last season; good hurdling prospect.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/4 +0%) Florencethemachine	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(6) Florencethemachine 9/4, €7,000 3-y-o, Malinas mare. Dam unraced half-sister to modest hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Pete The Feat and ungenuine but fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Atlantic Roller. Successful on sole outing in Irish points in March. Yard won 3 of the last 6 renewals of this race. Cost £120,000 after winning soft-ground Irish point on debut in March; likely contender.
3	5 3rd (5) (17/2 +39%) Endless Supply	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(5) Endless Supply 17/2, Third sole start between the flags and showed the benefit of her Rules debut when second in a 10-runner bumper at Southwell (15.8f) in April. Longer trip ought to suit now hurdling and she's 1 of 2 interesting runners for Fergal O'Brien. Placed in an Irish point and a Southwell bumper; open to progress now hurdling.
4	10 4th (10) (2/1 +43%) Politacus	2 2/1(+43%)	(10) Politacus 2/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in bumpers in a 14-runner event at Ascot in February. Far from disgraced when fourth upped to Grade 2 company at Aintree on final outing and that's a good platform for hurdling career. Very creditable fourth of 20 in Grade 2 at Aintree festival in April; hurdle debut today.
5th	12 5th (12) (50/1 -317%) Similar Story	50 50/1(-317%)	(12) Similar Story 50/1, €22,000 3-y-o, £32,000 5-y-o, Mahler mare. Dam unraced sister to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Time For Rupert and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Minella Fair. Easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt (May 7). Bought for £32,000 soon after easy Irish point win in March; interesting recruit.
6th	2 6th (2) (14/1 +0%) Bethka	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Bethka 14/1, Showed fair form when placed twice from 3 starts in bumpers and is bred to come into her own now jumping. Placed in two bumpers last season; needs to improve to win this on hurdling debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (125/1 -89%) Kosasiempre	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) Kosasiempre 125/1, Showed some ability on her completed start in bumpers but needs a big step forward to play a leading role on hurdle debut. Travelled well for a long way when fifth in Wetherby bumper in March; others appeal more.
8th	4 8th (4) (20/1 -82%) Elle Est Beau	20 20/1(-82%)	(4) Elle Est Beau 20/1, From the family of top-class chaser (Grand National winner, stayed 35f) Many Clouds and shaped in kind when fifth in a Warwick bumper on debut in March. Longer trip an obvious plus on hurdle bow. With a top stable but showed only minor promise when fifth in a bumper in March.
9th	13 9th (13) (12/1 +14%) Jersey Gem	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) Jersey Gem 12/1, Showed a bit on her second outing in bumpers (for Oliver Sherwood) last spring but plenty more needed now going hurdling up in trip for new handler. Placed in Southwell bumper in April; should have more to offer over hurdles for new stable.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (100/1 -300%) Lady Corrib	100 100/1(-300%)	(8) Lady Corrib 100/1, £16,000 5-y-o, Sepoy mare. Dam, 1¼m winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to top-class staying hurdler Nichols Canyon. Runner-up both completed starts in Irish points (latest Apr 29). Well worth a look in the betting for a stable that has started the autumn reasonably well. Close second in 18-runner Irish point in April; changed hands for £16,000 in May.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -279%) Near Dark	125 125/1(-279%)	(9) Near Dark 125/1, €19,000 3-y-o, Westerner mare. Dam point winner. Took 4 attempts to get off the mark in Irish points and looks best watched on Rules debut unless the betting suggests otherwise. Bought for £17,000 after dominating Irish point from the front in April 2022; rules debut.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (125/1 -89%) Shiroccosmagicbaby	125 125/1(-89%)	(11) Shiroccosmagicbaby 125/1, Winning Irish pointer who offered plenty to work on when second in a Hereford maiden hurdle (19.7f) on Rules debut in February. However, was soundly beaten in a similar event at Bangor only 9 days ago. Second in Hereford maiden in February but well beaten on recent reappearance.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (150/1 -127%) C'Est Bleu	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) C'Est Bleu 150/1, Second in a point bumper but made an unpromising start under Rules when well held in a maiden hurdle at Exeter in February. Second in a point bumper last November; well beaten on hurdling debut in February.

LTO Selection:

15:58 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

FLORENCETHEMACHINE was a comfortable winner of a point-to-point over 3m in Ireland and she can get off to the perfect start under Rules, having been purchased for 120,000 pounds subsequently. Politacus appears to be the biggest danger to the selection after running with credit when last seen in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April, while similar comments apply to Alfie's Princess.

POLITACTUS showed plenty in bumpers last season, culminating with an excellent fourth in a Grade 2 at Aintree's Grand National Meeting, so she's the choice to make a successful hurdling debut. Alfie's Princess is another good hurdle prospect judged on the promise of her bumper debut, while winning Irish pointer Florencethemachine also warrants respect having joined a top stable that has a good record in this race.

Paul Nicholls usually runs a good mare in this race and his new recruit FLORENCETHEMACHINE is given the vote.

15:58 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:33 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (7/2 +56%) Chance A Tune	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(11) Chance A Tune 7/2, Off 27 months before posting an encouraging third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 10/1) 13 days ago. Can make presence felt. Long layoff prior to his third at Market Rasen; this comes only 13 days later.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 -100%) Swaffham Bulbeck	14 14/1(-100%)	(2) Swaffham Bulbeck 14/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. 5/1, won 6-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to firm) 36 days ago, eased down. Can't be ruled out despite taking a 6 lb rise. Up 6lb for his Southwell win and a slog in the mud around here might not be ideal.
3	8 3rd (8) (13/2 +24%) Zambezi Fix	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(8) Zambezi Fix 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle here in February. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 168 days ago. Can give a good account. Does go well at this track but he doesn't win very often.
4	1 4th (1) (9/1 -64%) Before Midnight	9 9/1(-64%)	(1) Before Midnight 9/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap chase (5/1) at Kempton (18f, soft) 165 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Sam Thomas. No forlorn hope. Has lost his way but has joined a new yard and he's potentially very well handicapped.
5th	7 5th (7) (2/1 +27%) Lebowski	2 2/1(+27%)	(7) Lebowski 2/1, 10/1 and hooded for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy), left poorly placed. Off 6 months. First run for in-form trainer and weighted to go close after a wind op. Had wind op ahead of stable debut; defied a similar mark on last season's reappearance.
6th	4 6th (4) (20/1 +9%) Not Available	20 20/1(+9%)	(4) Not Available 20/1, 9/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Kempton (18f, soft) 165 days ago. Switches to hurdles with cheekpieces back on. No forlorn hope. Better known as a chaser, albeit a quirky one; on a good mark if fancying the challenge.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +18%) Get Back Get Back	9 9/1(+18%)	(9) Get Back Get Back 9/1, Creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good, 11/2) 19 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Likes tight tracks and dry ground, so this might not play to his strengths.
8th	5 8th (5) (11/1 -22%) Front View	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Front View 11/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien in 2020/21. In touch when unseated rider 3 out in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. Handy mark on best Irish form; his first start for this yard was a positive one.
9th	3 9th (3) (66/1 -371%) Mick Maestro	66 66/1(-371%)	(3) Mick Maestro 66/1, Not disgraced when third of 4 in handicap chase (4/1) at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to firm) on debut over fences. Off 18 months so others appeal more on this occasion. Conditions fine for this return to hurdling but he's been a long while absent.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (14/1 -75%) Le Ligerien	14 14/1(-75%)	(6) Le Ligerien 14/1, Latest win in chase at Newbury in March. 9/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at this course (19.4f, good) 168 days ago. One to consider back in this sphere. In form over fences for his new yard; returns to hurdling off what should be a good mark.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (25/1 +11%) Platinumcard	25 25/1(+11%)	(12) Platinumcard 25/1, 13/2, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good) 139 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. Case can be made on old form but has been cold as ice in three runs for this yard.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (150/1 -500%) Santana Plessis	150 150/1(-500%)	(10) Santana Plessis 150/1, Fair winner at 20f in bumpers. 12/1, fifth of 6 in novice chase at Killarney (17f, good) on his final run for Mrs Denise Foster over 2 years ago. Market can guide on his yard debut. Had good form in Ireland but never prolific and was last seen over fences in August 2021.

LTO Selection:

16:33 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

A comfortable winner at Southwell last time out, SWAFFHAM BULBECK could be open to more improvement and a 6lb rise for that success may be lenient as he looks to follow up. An eye-catcher when third on his return from a 759-day absence at Market Rasen, Chance A Tune must be high on the shortlist, along with C&D winner Zambezi Fix. Before Midnight is one to note for market support on his first start for the Fergal O'Brien yard.

A few with chances so at the likely odds it is worth siding with LEBOWSKI to capitalise on a handy mark and make a winning start for the in-form Lucinda Russell. C&D scorer Zambezi Fix and in-form Get Back Get Back appeal as the pick of the rest and can chase home the selection in that order.

Fergal O'Brien can pull rabbits out of hats with his new recruits and BEFORE MIDNIGHT (nap) is well handicapped.

16:33 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:08 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (12/1 -85%) Blade Runner	12 12/1(-85%)	(4) Blade Runner 12/1, Won 3 of 4 starts over fences. Respectable third in a pair of handicap hurdles in the spring and respected back chasing after 5 months off. Might be on a tough mark but he's a 3m4f winner and assured stamina could be useful.
2	8 2nd (8) (13/2 +0%) Snowy Evening	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(8) Snowy Evening 13/2, Runner-up in sole bumper. Showed initial promise over hurdles but pulled up in 2 handicaps when last seen in the spring. Still early days and interesting to see if there's much strength in the betting behind this ex-pointer now chasing after 6 months off. Lightly raced hurdler, showing promise in novices but disappointing in both handicaps.
3	10 3rd (10) (10/3 +17%) Puddlesinthepark	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(10) Puddlesinthepark 10/3, Winner of 3m Ffos Las handicap hurdle in March. Made an encouraging start to his chase career when second of 10 over 23f at Worcester in May and he should have more to come in this sphere. Considered. Made solid start over fences when finding only one too good in 2m7f handicap at Worcester.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -22%) Broken Ice	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Broken Ice 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Irish yard's British runners always respected but he was below par again when fifth of 8 in handicap at Listowel (3m, soft, 12/1) 20 days ago. Well held of late and he wouldn't want the ground to get too testing.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +0%) Faustinovick	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Faustinovick 5/1, Made a winning reappearance over C&D (good to soft) off an identical mark last season. Running respectably when last seen in the spring and could have a big say on his return from wind surgery. Frustrating chaser but his sole win did come over C&D on last season's return.
6th	9 6th (9) (11/4 +73%) My Girl Katie	2.75 11/4(+73%)	(9) My Girl Katie 11/4, Fair form over hurdles last season and the fact she's a point winner provides hope that she may fare better now chasing. First outing for 6 months. Thereabouts in staying handicap hurdles and this winning pointer can make a chaser.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (9/2 +63%) Lanspark	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(7) Lanspark 9/2, Dual handicap winner for the Tizzard stable at the beginning of 2022. Drawn a blank since but he made a solid start for his new stable when reaching the frame over hurdles at Huntingdon and Fontwell in the spring. Pulled up on previous chase start. Will need to jump better than when trying fences once before nearly two years ago.

LTO Selection:

17:08 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A highly-encouraging second behind a subsequent winner on his chasing debut at Worcester in May, PUDDLESINTHEPARK looks to have the strongest form on offer. The five-year-old should be suited by conditions on this occasion and he is narrowly preferred to Blade Runner, who has won three of his four starts over fences. Enemenemynemo and Lanspark are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

FAUSTINOVICK showed his ability to go well fresh when scoring over C&D under Harry Kimber on last season's reappearance and might be able to repeat the feat back from wind surgery having dropped back to that winning mark. Puddlesinthepark was a promising second on his Worcester chase debut in May and is second choice ahead of Chris Gordon's Blade Runner.

The mare MY GIRL KATIE did well in all her handicaps over hurdles and her point win ticks a box now she tackles fences.

17:08 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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