Chepstow Races & Results 1 Tuesday 31st October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Chepstow Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 31st October 2023

There were 32 Races on Tuesday 31st October 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Catterick, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 31st October 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:25 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (3/1 +14%) Masaccio	3 3/1(+14%)	(8) Masaccio 3/1, Debut bumper winner at Doncaster back in 2020 and useful form since (raced 5 times in bumpers). One to note now hurdling. Not bred for jumping but was useful in bumpers last season and commands respect.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +55%) Beat The Bat	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(2) Beat The Bat 9/4, Useful course bumper winner who was too free in Aintree Grade 2 when last seen. Good prospect for hurdling. Course bumper winner in February and a good prospect for novice hurdles this season.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +5%) Hoe Joly Smoke	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(5) Hoe Joly Smoke 10/3, Successful sole outing between the flags and promising start under Rules when placed twice here 3 months apart last term (runner-up in a division of this). Seemed to lose his action after stumbling on landing 2 out in Kelso Grade 2 when last seen and remains with potential. Has had a wind op. Placed twice over hurdles here last season; subsequent Grade 2 defeat best overlooked.
4	15 4th (15) (14/1 -17%) Saladins Son	14 14/1(-17%)	(15) Saladins Son 14/1, Bought for £95,000 after landing a maiden point at the end of last year and showed plenty in Taunton bumper in March. Should have a future over jumps. Irish point winner; good start to rules career when placed in Taunton bumper in March.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 +52%) Genietoile	16 16/1(+52%)	(3) Genietoile 16/1, Point winner who ran well first time up in bumpers. Not so good in a tongue tie when last seen and has had a breathing operation ahead of this switch to hurdling. Irish point winner; made quite promising bumper debut but next run was a backward step.
6th	4 6th (4) (25/1 -56%) Ginger Jonny	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Ginger Jonny 25/1, Irish point winner who is tongue tied for hurdles debut. Bought for £35,000 after making all on Irish point debut in February; rules debut today.
7th	13 7th (13) (100/1 -100%) Pride Of Paris	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Pride Of Paris 100/1, Modest form second start in bumpers when last seen in April. Looks one for the longer term now jumping. Very respectable fifth of 13 in Exeter bumper in April; should improve again over hurdles.
8th	12 8th (12) (25/1 -79%) Out Of Focus	25 25/1(-79%)	(12) Out Of Focus 25/1, Successful at Hereford on the second of 2 starts in bumpers and showed plenty to work on making his hurdling debut after 3 months off at Uttoxeter in May. Entitled to improve but this is tougher. Third in run-of-the-mill maiden on hurdling debut; moves up from 2m today.
9th	6 9th (6) (125/1 -89%) Joe Cotton	125 125/1(-89%)	(6) Joe Cotton 125/1, Dual point winner who is stoutly-bred and stepped up on what he showed first time out under Rules when fourth in an 8-runner Stratford maiden in May. Likely to do better in time. Respectable fourth in Stratford maiden in May but this race is much stronger.
10th	7 10th (7) (28/1 +44%) Magical Escape	28 28/1(+44%)	(7) Magical Escape 28/1, Looked a stayer in the making in a couple of bumpers last winter. Likely to need a stiffer test over jumps. Has had a breathing operation. Beaten about 16l in two bumpers; can do better over jumps but has a lot to find here.
11th	14 11th (14) (25/1 +24%) Private Pike	25 25/1(+24%)	(14) Private Pike 25/1, Off 17 months after slipping up on his sole start in bumpers but showed a bit on his belated return over hurdles at Southwell 4 weeks ago. Likely to need more time. Well held when third of five on hurdling debut but that came after a long layoff.
12th	16 12th (16) (80/1 -300%) Thank You Ma'am	80 80/1(-300%)	(16) Thank You Ma'am 80/1, Runner-up sole start in point bumpers but little in the way of promise switched to Rules at Exeter in March. Starts out over hurdles in warm maiden. Placed in Exeter bumper on rules debut in March but others have more compelling form.
13th	1 13th (1) (10/1 -25%) Alcedo	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Alcedo 10/1, Useful bumper winner who looks a good prospect for jumping. One to follow. Impressed on bumper debut; not discredited when clear second under penalty; hurdle debut.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (12/1 -71%) Onethreefivenotout	12 12/1(-71%)	(11) Onethreefivenotout 12/1, Cost a bit, and, strong in the betting, overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in Worcester bumper 2 years ago. Not seen since but in good hands and should make up into a good jumper if all is well (will be suited by 2½m+). Not seen since hard-fought bumper win in 2021 but Paul Nicholls has persisted with him.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (50/1 -79%) Mister Bo	50 50/1(-79%)	(9) Mister Bo 50/1, Bumper winner in Ireland and fair form on best run over hurdles for Henry de Bromhead. Starts out for another new yard on return. Looks a chasing type. Contender if judged on the best of his four hurdle runs for Henry de Bromhead last season.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (100/1 -100%) Mistymal	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Mistymal 100/1, Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points. Keen and not seen to best effect in messy small-field bumper here earlier this month. Low-key start to rules career when well-held third of four in recent course bumper.

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12:25 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

MASACCIO showed a high level of form in bumpers last season, most notably when finishing an admirable seventh in a Grade 2 at Aintree, and the son of Mastercraftsman is fancied to make an immediate impact now sent over timber. Onethreefivenotout hasn't been seen since winning at Worcester on his debut two years ago, but market support should be noted ahead of this return. Others to note include Beat The Bat and Hoe Joly Smoke.

HOE JOLY SMOKE lost his action when last seen in a Kelso Grade 2 but he'd made a fine start over hurdles here prior to that, finishing runner-up in a division of this first time up, and he's worth chancing in the hope all is well. Masaccio, Onethreefivenotout and Alcedo are among a host of good jumps prospects in opposition and the betting should be revealing.

His Grade 2 flop in March can be excused and HOE JOLY SMOKE is a big player if judged on his earlier course form.

12:25 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (20/1 -100%) Minella Missile	20 20/1(-100%)	(8) Minella Missile 20/1, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Apr 30). Related to stacks of NH winners and one to consider for local yard. Bought for £37,000 after winning an Irish point; the second has gone well since.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +0%) Don't Tell Su	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) Don't Tell Su 2/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning bumper here in April. Bags of stamina in his pedigree and can do well over jumps for top yard. Course bumper winner who is one to note going hurdling.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/1 -9%) Micro Millions	6 6/1(-9%)	(7) Micro Millions 6/1, €67,000 3-y-o, £40,000 5-y-o. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Apr 2). Hurdling newcomer to note for top yard. The form of his Irish point win has some substance to it and he was bought for £40,000.
4	15 4th (15) (25/1 -39%) Captain Boudet	25 25/1(-39%)	(15) Captain Boudet 25/1, €135,000 3-y-o, £60,000 4-y-o. Third on completed start in Irish points (May 7). Beaten about 6l on yielding ground in his second Irish point (front two unraced since).
5th	9 5th (9) (22/1 +21%) Ri Na Cuirte	22 22/1(+21%)	(9) Ri Na Cuirte 22/1, From the family of very smart staying chaser Nil Desperandum. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Apr 23). Ran well in Irish points, finishing within 6l of the winner both times.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/2 -57%) Byorderofthecourt	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Byorderofthecourt 11/2, £120,000 half-brother to bumper winner Callaghy Beauty. Point winner in April 2022. Not seen since but with top stable and should have a future over jumps. Bought for £120,000 after winning a 2m4f good-ground British point in April 2022.
7th	3 7th (3) (100/1 -52%) He'llstopatthetop	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) He'llstopatthetop 100/1, Maiden pointer and likely best watched on hurdles debut. Opposable on what he's achieved in points, for all that he was runner-up in one of those.
8th	10 8th (10) (18/1 +36%) Rock Danse	18 18/1(+36%)	(10) Rock Danse 18/1, Unplaced completed start in Irish points and that was back in 2021 but he's in good hands now hurdling. New stable should unearth some improvement but other runners have shown more.
9th	14 9th (14) (9/2 +72%) Zmiinyi	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(14) Zmiinyi 9/2, £25,000 buy, runner-up completed start in Irish points (Apr 30). Point form is not overly convincing but he's likely to improve for his good new yard.
10th	12 10th (12) (33/1 -230%) Tigger	33 33/1(-230%)	(12) Tigger 33/1, Promise on debut at Ascot (race worked out) but not so good at Huntingdon 6 months on. Brother to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Battleoverdoyen so bred to have a future over jumps. Not disgraced in two bumpers for previous yard; bred to do better over hurdles.
11th	4 11th (4) (66/1 -65%) Hobb's Delight	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Hobb's Delight 66/1, Hasn't stood much racing but signs of ability in a bumper/2 starts over hurdles. 33-1 for a 2m4f novice at Ffos Las (soft) last time and finished tailed off.
12th	11 12th (11) (16/1 +60%) Schematic	16 16/1(+60%)	(11) Schematic 16/1, Schiaparelli gelding. Dam little impact in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Close Touch. First foal; dam unplaced in bumpers and 2m4f/2m5f hurdle races; likely best watched.
13th	5 13th (5) (300/1 -50%) Johnthepostman	300 300/1(-50%)	(5) Johnthepostman 300/1, No show in point bumper/3 bumpers under Rules. Tailed off in his first two bumpers and again in a match last time.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (6/1 +57%) Ultra Beat	6 6/1(+57%)	(13) Ultra Beat 6/1, Third sole start in Irish points and on bumper debut at Warwick in March. Will be suited by stiff test now jumping. Third in an Irish point and the same again in a soft-ground bumper at Warwick in May.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (33/1 +0%) Viscount Vinyl	33 33/1(+0%)	(16) Viscount Vinyl 33/1, Not unbacked but took keen hold in Warwick bumper in March. Better was seemingly expected in a Warwick bumper; stable had winners over the weekend.

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12:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Paul Nicholls won both divisions of this in 2021, and another last year, and DON'T TELL SU could provide him with further success. He disappointed when sent off as favourite on his debut, but made no mistake when landing a bumper here next time. He appeals as the type to excel over hurdles this campaign, as does point-to-point winner Micro Millions. Local trainer Evan Williams saddles Minella Missile, who was also successful between the flags when last seen and is another to consider.

Paul Nicholls could hold the key to this and course bumper winner DON'T TELL SU is narrowly preferred to Byorderofthecourt, who has a long absence to overcome. Micro Millions and Minella Missile are a couple of other interesting hurdling newcomers.

Paul Nicholls wins maiden hurdles at this track for fun and course bumper winner DON'T TELL SU looks the way to go.

12:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (15/2 +58%) Eceparti	7.5 15/2(+58%)	(11) Eceparti 15/2, Losing run stretches back almost 4 years and his form dipped badly in the latter stages of last season. Dangerous to completely discount off this reduced mark, but would need to see signs of a revival before lending him support. Losing run stretches nearly four years and the stable has been quiet.
2	1 2nd (1) (12/1 -71%) In Rem	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) In Rem 12/1, Big improver in handicap hurdles last season and further progress switched to fences, scoring at Exeter on New Year's Day. Misfired in the Eider at Newcastle (33.2f, good to soft) when last seen in February, but could have a part to play if able to keep mistakes to a minimum here. Form dipped last backend but he could easily be a factor if returning in good order.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 +21%) Eclair De Guye	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Eclair De Guye 11/1, Good form in regional Nationals around the turn of the year and perked up by application of first-time blinkers when runner-up at Market Rasen (23.8f, good to soft) in April. However, he was below par at Warwick later that month and his losing run stretched back to 2020. Now tried in a visor. Strong stayer but latest run was underwhelming and he is now tried in more new headgear.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +18%) Airtothethrone	7 7/1(+18%)	(7) Airtothethrone 7/1, Placed in both Irish points and bright start under Rules, unsurprisingly improving for switch to chasing when narrowly on top close home at Taunton last winter. Every chance when falling 2 out at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft) on final run of last season, but 3 lb rise for that could leave him vulnerable. Took well to chasing last season; could be better for this run but has the form to figure.
5th	10 5th (10) (10/1 -11%) To Be Sure	10 10/1(-11%)	(10) To Be Sure 10/1, Back to form from out of the blue when taking advantage of a reduced mark at Ffos Las (3m, soft) in April. His record is rather patchy, though, and he was readily brushed aside by the winner when second in a 3-runner affair at the same course last time. Won't mind getting back on slower ground and he's not handicapped out of it.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (4/1 -14%) Concetto	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Concetto 4/1, Well held all 3 hurdles runs but proved a totally different proposition sent chasing, jumping boldly to score on handicap debut at Huntingdon before following up at Musselburgh. Signed off last season with a below-par display in the Highland National, but he remains with potential in this sphere. Started off really well over fences and stamina for 3m6f looked an issue last time.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (6/1 +25%) Minella Bobo	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Minella Bobo 6/1, Low-mileage 10-y-o who scored twice off higher marks than this in 2021. Offered little in a handful of appearances last season and his record when fresh isn't compelling, but, on the upside, this represents a drop in class and he's now 8 lb below his last winning mark. Last campaign never got off the ground but he's dropped down a tempting mark.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (9/1 +18%) Favori De Sivola	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Favori De Sivola 9/1, Showcased his stamina reserves when resuming winning ways for Jane Williams at Exeter (30.7f, soft) last December. Now 8 lb below that winning mark, but hasn't shown enough in 3 starts for present yard to suggest that he's about to take advantage of the handicapper's mercy. Five-time chase winner; hasn't been at his best of late for new yard.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (10/1 -33%) Planned Paradise	10 10/1(-33%)	(3) Planned Paradise 10/1, Latest win at Worcester in June 2022 and several creditable efforts in defeat since, not least when third of 13 in the Highland National at Perth (30.6f, soft) on final start for Neil Mulholland in April. Each-way shout off the same mark. Easy to make a case on a number of his runs for N Mulholland; now back with former trainer.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (11/2 +31%) Great D'Ange	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(9) Great D'Ange 11/2, Ended time with Tom George on a major downer and changed hands for just £2,500 in August. However, immediately sprung back to life for new yard, scoring at Market Rasen in September and subsequent Huntingdon (23.6f, good) effort was no backward step. Place possibilities. He's back in the good books but this ground might be too slow for him.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (40/1 -300%) Domaine De L'Isle	40 40/1(-300%)	(2) Domaine De L'Isle 40/1, Tumbled down the weights and finally took advantage (in refitted blinkers) when landing small-field marathon here (30.6f, soft) in March. That wasn't a particularly strong race, though, and he underperformed at Haydock when last seen the following month. Hard to predict these days and his record fresh fails to inspire confidence.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

With his stamina proven and ground conditions in his favour, PLANNED PARADISE has a live chance of making a winning start to his second stint with the Christian Williams stable. Placed off 2lb higher in the London National at Sandown last December, the seven-year-old is still open to progression over fences and offers strong appeal now dropped in class. Domaine De L'Isle, who struck over the extended 3m6f circuit here in March, is feared most on his return to action, although Great D'Ange is not taken lightly.

There should be more to come from unexposed 6-y-o CONCETTO, who made a promising start over fences last season and the marathon trip was probably his undoing when only seventh in the Highland National when last seen in April. Minella Bobo needs to bounce back in a major way, but he has dropped a long way in the weights and will be a danger to all if able to get back on track. A clean round of jumping should see In Rem involved and Planned Paradise also makes the shortlist.

A very open staying handicap. CONCETTO started well over fences and didn't appear to stay a marathon trip on his final appearance.

13:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 -220%) Lassue	16 16/1(-220%)	(4) Lassue 16/1, Point winner who confirmed the promise of her hurdling debut when getting off the mark in a Ludlow novice (21.2f, good to soft) 20 months ago. Lengthy absence to overcome but she remains open to improvement now handicapping. Market may prove a useful guide. Not seen since eased-down maiden win in February 2022; market may point the way.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +33%) Fortuna Ligna	2 2/1(+33%)	(5) Fortuna Ligna 2/1, Fair form in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, justifying cramped odds when landing a mares' maiden here (19.5f) back in April. Unexposed granted this sort of test on return and she's fancied to feature returned to handicap company. Ended last season in good form at around 2m4f and can improve again over staying trips.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/8 +46%) Jasmiwa	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(3) Jasmiwa 15/8, Gained second success in handicaps in 4-runner C&D event in March. Disappointed on final start at Ayr (24.3f) the following month but she returns with her yard having made a very bright start to the campaign and no surprise to see a better showing back from 6 months off. 2-4 since upped to staying trips and switched to handicaps; can improve again this season.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 -14%) Kym Eyre	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Kym Eyre 4/1, Opened hurdles account at Newton Abbot at the start of the month and continued the good work back over fences, awarded race in stewards' room having been carried left/bumped run-in at Ffos Las (21.5f) 16 days ago. Not discounted back over smaller obstacles. Two wins already this month (hurdle/chase); evidently in very good nick; respected.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (12/1 -20%) Midnightreflection	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Midnightreflection 12/1, Registered a fourth career success at Doncaster (24.4f) in February and not disgraced on 2 of her 3 starts thereafter last term, fifth of 10 in handicap at Warwick (25f) in April. Feasible to think this first start for 6 months will bring her on, however. Ended last season with very respectable effort and will appreciate this ease in grade.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (15/2 -50%) Blue Bikini	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(2) Blue Bikini 15/2, Resumed her progress when landing course handicap (20.6f, good to soft) in April and eked out a bit more improvement to follow up in 14-runner event at Warwick (21f, good to soft) the following month. Respected on return bidding to make it 4 wins from her last 5 starts. Does not always warm to the task but is 4-8 over hurdles; tries new trip after a break.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

The versatile KYM EYRE was awarded a handicap chase in the stewards' room at Ffos Las, but she had already done enough to establish there was no fluke about the game success she recorded over timber at Newton Abbot on her previous start. Equally effective at this discipline, Evan Williams' mare is a strong fancy to complete the hat-trick. Blue Bikini is also on for a three-timer and is respected accordingly. Fortuna Ligna, who won a maiden hurdle here when last seen, completes the shortlist.

FORTUNA LIGNA didn't need to be at her best when opening her account in maiden company here back in the spring and, having shaped as though this sort of test would suit previously, she could be the way to go on seasonal bow with Harry Cobden in the plate. Jasmiwa, on seasonal bow, for her in-form yard and Blue Bikini head the dangers.

The pick is FORTUNA LIGNA, who ended last season in good form at around 2m4f and can improve again over staying trips this term.

14:05 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/1 +43%) Ito Ditto	8 8/1(+43%)	(3) Ito Ditto 8/1, Produced best effort to date when third on qualifying run in a course maiden (19.5f) back in February but proved to be a disappointment on handicap debut back here the following month. Absent subsequently. Placed in 2m3f course maiden in February but tailed off in a handicap the following month.
2	10 2nd (10) (12/1 -20%) Ventara	12 12/1(-20%)	(10) Ventara 12/1, Displayed race-by-race progress in trio of novice/maiden hurdles during second half of last term, respectable fourth of 10 at Wincanton (15.2f) without being knocked about in April. Better still to come now handicapping. Improved form when fourth in Wincanton maiden in April; makes handicap debut today.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +5%) Just Over Land	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Just Over Land 10/3, Brother to connections' smart bumper winner/useful hurdler Good Risk At All. Made steady progress in 3 hurdle starts last season but disappointed at Chepstow on handicap bow final outing. Still, it remains early days with him and not one to give up on. Did not get home after racing too freely on handicap debut but remains unexposed.
4	9 4th (9) (11/2 -38%) Uncle Arthur	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(9) Uncle Arthur 11/2, Bumper winner but only managed modest form over hurdles for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Strong in the betting but unseated at the first in a Bangor chase for his new yard 27 days ago. Interesting to see whether his supporters' return now back hurdling. Unseated rider at first fence on recent stable debut but attracted good market support.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -100%) Emanate	16 16/1(-100%)	(8) Emanate 16/1, Found some improvement to land back-to-back handicaps at Worcester (both at 2m) this summer and seemingly just found out by rise in weights when fourth of 6 in handicap back at that venue 32 days ago. Dual winner at Worcester this summer and may yet have a bigger run in him.
6th	2 6th (2) (80/1 -21%) Round The Buoy	80 80/1(-21%)	(2) Round The Buoy 80/1, Fair winning hurdler for David Dunne but offered little in a couple of starts for this yard. Drops back down in trip now. Hasn't shown much in three runs for new stable this year; drops back in trip today.
7th	6 7th (6) (13/2 +13%) Cardano	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(6) Cardano 13/2, Epsom win in September shows he's still pretty useful on the Flat, which makes his subsequent effort over hurdles at Sedgefield all the more disappointing. Remains potentially very well treated in this sphere if refitting of cheekpieces has positive effect. Flopped when favourite for handicap hurdle debut but Flat ability offers significant hope.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 +45%) Call Me Arthur	22 22/1(+45%)	(7) Call Me Arthur 22/1, Hasn't shown a great deal in 4 starts to date, including when making his handicap debut at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) in May. Resumes here on a 5 lb lower mark but would need to see market support behind him to make him of significant interest. Remains unexposed but was well beaten on handicap debut in May.
9th	5 9th (5) (28/1 +0%) Canford Light	28 28/1(+0%)	(5) Canford Light 28/1, Won 21f Ludlow novice on debut for this yard in October 2021 but little to shout about since and he's best watched back from a 20-month absence. Dual hurdle winner in 2021; looked badly out of sorts when last seen in February 2022.
10th	1 10th (1) (5/1 +55%) Moonshine Spirit	5 5/1(+55%)	(1) Moonshine Spirit 5/1, In the frame on all 3 bumper starts and stepped up a little on his maiden/novice hurdle exploits when third on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in June. Not disgraced when finishing midfield at Uttoxeter (15.8f) latest and he's in with an each-way shout. Slightly disappointing last time but was placed off this mark on handicap debut in July.
11th	11 11th (11) (5/1 -25%) Delgany Dreamer	5 5/1(-25%)	(11) Delgany Dreamer 5/1, Appeared to take a step forward when fourth of 8 in a 19f Warwick maiden on final start during the spring. Since undergone a wind op and she is very much the type to improve further now attentions switch to handicaps back from 6 months off. Displayed at least some promise in all three qualifying races in the spring; can improve.
12th	12 12th (12) (18/1 -13%) Superstylin	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) Superstylin 18/1, Irish point winner who improved for switch to handicaps last term, twice hitting the frame prior to getting off the mark at Market Rasen (16.5f) in March. Below best from much-inflated mark at Southwell on final start though, and others more appealing on return. Made all for wide-margin win in March; off since lesser effort a fortnight later.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Things didn't go to plan for Uncle Arthur when he unseated at the first fence on his debut run for Fergal O'Brien at Bangor. He was a well-supported favourite that day and it will be noteworthy if he attracts a similar amount of interest back over timber. However, EMANATE has a more proven record over hurdles and shades the vote off just 5lb higher than for the latest of his Worcester successes. Superstylin and the lightly-raced Ventara are others to consider.

An interesting race by class 5 standards and it could be worth siding with JUST OVER LAND. Disappointing on handicap debut here in the spring, he had proved steadily progressive in novice/maiden hurdles previously and it's highly likely there's more to come from this low-mileage 4-y-o. Delgany Dreamer, on handicap debut, Uncle Arthur and Cardano are others to note.

The selection is Dan Skelton's handicap debutante DELGANY DREAMER, who wasn't beaten far in any of her qualifying races.

14:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 -50%) The King Of Ryhope	5 5/1(-50%)	(2) The King Of Ryhope 5/1, Successful sole outing in Irish points in 2020 and off the mark at second attempt over hurdles at Exeter in February. Runner-up in a Haydock Grade 2 novice later that month and, though rather disappointing on final start of last term, he's one to be interested in now tackling fences. Unexposed 7yo; won Irish point in 2020 and was placed in Grade 2 hurdle in February.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +0%) Can You Call	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Can You Call 12/1, Off the mark in this sphere at Catterick on final start of 2021/22 campaign and bagged first success over hurdles in a Uttoxeter handicap (19.9f, heavy) on New Year's Eve. Little impact both subsequent starts, but couldn't rule out back ober the larger obstacles here. Chase winner in February 2022 but absent since poor run in March this year.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +18%) Nocte Volatus	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Nocte Volatus 9/2, Drew a blank last term, but was runner-up off higher marks than this on first and final start of that campaign. Kicked off this season by again finding just one too good over this C&D (heavy) and another bold show could be on the way. Chased home smart rival over C&D on seasonal debut; likely contender.
4	11 4th (11) (7/1 +42%) Georges Saint	7 7/1(+42%)	(11) Georges Saint 7/1, Winless following 8 runs for this yard (all over hurdles), but he was placed on 5 occasions and is interesting back in this sphere (2-4 over fences in France) off a mark that should prove to be within his reach. One to consider. 2-4 over fences in France; 0-8 over hurdles in Britain but on good mark for chase return.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +40%) Moonlighter	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Moonlighter 12/1, Back to winning ways over C&D in January and not disgraced off 4 lb higher when fourth at Leicester the following month. Let down by his jumping at Newbury on latest start in March, though, and this 10-y-o looks vulnerable. Game C&D winner off much-reduced mark in January but younger rivals appeal more today.
6th	10 6th (10) (10/1 +0%) Top Of The Bill	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) Top Of The Bill 10/1, Bagged handicap hurdles here and at Exeter (both at around 27f) last season. Appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere, but he could prove vulnerable back from 7 months off over a trip short of his best. Quirky customer who twice came from the rear to win 2m7f hurdles last season; chase debut.
7th	9 7th (9) (28/1 -27%) Foxboro	28 28/1(-27%)	(9) Foxboro 28/1, Struck twice last season, latterly when narrowly prevailing at Newbury (22.4f, soft) in March. Poor effort on final outing during the spring, though, and his profile is a little too patchy for comfort. Rallied tenaciously for Newbury win in March but ended last season with a duff effort.
8th	7 8th (7) (10/1 +55%) Eureka Creek	10 10/1(+55%)	(7) Eureka Creek 10/1, Successful Irish pointer/hurdler who made an impressive winning start to life over fences in 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter last November. However, disappointed next 2 starts and resumes here with a bit to prove. Did not build upon last season's winning chase debut but may still have potential.
9th	1 9th (1) (16/1 -33%) Nothin To Ask	16 16/1(-33%)	(1) Nothin To Ask 16/1, Perfect start over fences last term, scoring over C&D in October and followed up at Doncaster a month later. Fell when last seen back here in April, but his record when fresh augurs well and he's one to consider. 2-5 over fences last season (one win over C&D) and could still have more to offer.
10th	4 10th (4) (17/2 +0%) Ballybegg	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(4) Ballybegg 17/2, Bit of a mixed bag last season, winner of a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in February and didn't do much wrong when hitting the crossbar back there on latest start during the spring. However, he was pulled up both previous starts over fences back in 2021. Looked good when winning over hurdles in February but this 8yo is very inconsistent.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (4/1 -14%) Hymac	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Hymac 4/1, Second to subsequent winners under Rules both starts in Irish points before landing a bumper at Newton Abbot in March 2022. Placed both starts switched to hurdles last season and he could be on a good mark for this chase/handicap debut. Went close second in maiden hurdle here in December; big player on chase/handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

THE KING OF RYHOPE wasn't quite at his best when weakening into third at Kempton in March, but Dan Skelton's gelding would hold leading claims if reproducing the performance that saw him make the frame in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Haydock. A mark of 129 looks workable on that evidence and he appeals as just the type to excel now tackling fences. Ex-pointer Hymac isn't taken lightly and may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Nocte Volatus and Ballybegg.

Low-mileage 7-y-o HYMAC showed plenty when placed both starts over hurdles last season and there's a strong chance that he will be seen in a better light now switched to fences. He is taken to make a winning debut in this sphere off what may turn out to be a handy opening mark. Georges Saint tackles fences for the first time on these shores (dual chase winner in France) and he is feared most, while The King of Ryhope is another who may improve now sent chasing and Nocte Volatus also has claims.

Tom Lacey's NOCTE VOLATUS bumped into a smart rival in prime form when second over C&D 17 days ago and has edged down to a good mark.

15:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +33%) Madaket	6 6/1(+33%)	(3) Madaket 6/1, Showed a bit in 3 qualifying runs over 2m last winter and possible improve now handicapping over a longer trip on his return. Displayed promise on three 2m novice/maiden hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut.
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 +0%) Immortal Fame	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Immortal Fame 8/1, Creditable 6¼ lengths third of 13 to Bert Wilson in C&D handicap when last seen in March. Likely to be on the premises if resuming in similar form. Posted good effort when third over C&D in March and resumes on a 1lb lower mark.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -75%) Gaye Legacy	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Gaye Legacy 7/1, Fair form when placed in novice hurdles over 2m last season. Longer trip promises to suit now handicapping on her return to action. Placed in two 2m novice races towards end of last season; this longer trip ought to suit.
4	1 4th (1) (16/1 +20%) The Scorpion King	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) The Scorpion King 16/1, Last of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft, 10/1). Off 8 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. Struggled on handicap debut in March; tongue-tie now added; others look safer.
5th	11 5th (11) (7/2 +42%) Duke Of Moravia	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(11) Duke Of Moravia 7/2, Went close sole start between the flags and reached the frame on all 4 hurdle starts last season. Lightly-raced profile provides hope he could go on to better things this season. Made the frame on all four hurdling starts; needs to find something extra here; a possible.
6th	4 6th (4) (20/1 -122%) Lelant	20 20/1(-122%)	(4) Lelant 20/1, Still rough around the edges but showed more than on his hurdling debut when running on for second in Ffos Las maiden in March, the longer trip suiting. Failed to continue his theme of run-to-run progression there final start but retains potential now handicapping on return. Kept on for second in Ffos Las maiden when upped to 2m4f in March; handicap debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/1 +72%) Hatos	5 5/1(+72%)	(8) Hatos 5/1, Made a winning start over hurdles here in January 2022 but has been rather underwhelming since, including in handicap hurdles when last seen in the spring. A 6-month break needs to have revived. Still has fairly low mileage but not much went to plan over fences or hurdles last season.
8th	10 8th (10) (13/2 +19%) King Of Lombardy	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(10) King Of Lombardy 13/2, Showed some potential on hurdling debut when runner-up in a 17f Exeter novice last November. Failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts last season, including a handicap, but still early days and perhaps a breathing operation will help him to get back on track on reappearance. Went the wrong way after last season's promising hurdle debut; wind op may have helped.
9th	7 9th (7) (18/1 -50%) Groom De Cotte	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Groom De Cotte 18/1, Below form when last seen in the spring but returns on a workable mark judged on his efforts last winter. 0-9 over hurdles; on a good mark not but was out of form when last seen in the spring.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (8/1 -60%) Mammies Boy	8 8/1(-60%)	(6) Mammies Boy 8/1, Promise in maiden/novice hurdles to start 2023 and appeals as one who can go on to better things in handicaps over longer trips this season. Interesting runner, particularly if backed. Placed in two races won by useful novices in January; up in trip for handicap debut.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (14/1 -87%) Bert Wilson	14 14/1(-87%)	(12) Bert Wilson 14/1, Reacted well to a visor last season, winning at Plumpton and over C&D. Below-form fourth here on final start. Has had wind surgery ahead of this first outing for 6 months. Two wins in a visor in early part of this year; needs to kick on again today.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -150%) Loukarak	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) Loukarak 125/1, Fair form over hurdles and fences in France but didn't show a great deal in 2 handicap hurdles in Britain in the spring. A watching brief is advised back from 5 months off. Ex-French maiden who was soundly beaten on first two starts for Tim Vaughan in the spring.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

MAMMIES BOY wasn't devoid of promise in his three novice/maiden hurdle appearances last campaign and strikes as the sort who could unlock some potential now upped in distance on his handicap/seasonal bow. Gaye Legacy posted creditable efforts in defeat at Ludlow and Warwick in the spring, and her opening mark of 104 looks more than fair. She could give the selection most to think about, with Immortal Fame another to consider.

MAMMIES BOY should have more to offer in handicaps this season and gets the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. If a wind operation helps King of Lombardy to recapture the form he showed when second on his hurdle debut he could pose the chief threat. Lelant and Madaket are others who may go on to better things now handicapping.

Stoutly bred mare GAYE LEGACY (nap) was placed in two 2m novice hurdles last season and can improve over this longer trip.

15:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:16 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (5/4 +0%) Captain Bellamy	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(6) Captain Bellamy 5/4, Very easy winner of sole start in Irish points in April. Has since joined a top stable which has won this bumper 3 times since 2018. Easy winner of his point and his new yard has an eyecatching record in this bumper.
13	13 (13) (6/1 +45%) Walk In The Hills	6 6/1(+45%)	(13) Walk In The Hills 6/1, €120,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Invitation Only. Dam 15f hurdle winner in France. Would need considering if the betting vibes are positive. 120,000euros 3yo; makes debut for a yard going well and one that wins bumpers.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +82%) Light Dragoon	6 6/1(+82%)	(3) Light Dragoon 6/1, 7,000 gns Golden Horn gelding. Half-brother to 1½m-13.5f winner Lomao in France. Dam 9f-1½m winner in France. Yard no stranger to bumper success so worth noting in the market. Never raced for the Gosdens and was sold on for 7,000gns at the sales in August 2021.
12	12 (12) (8/1 +20%) Tripoli Flyer	8 8/1(+20%)	(12) Tripoli Flyer 8/1, €85,000 Getaway gelding. Brother to useful hurdler Anyharminasking. Stable gets lots of bumper winners. One for the shortlist. 85,000euros 3yo; brother to point and useful 1m7f/2m1f hurdle winner Anyharminasking.
10	10 (10) (12/1 -9%) Kap Ouest	12 12/1(-9%)	(10) Kap Ouest 12/1, Kapgarde gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chase winner in France Saint Rajh and fair French hurdler Saintjarh. One to note in the betting for a stable with a 17-89 record in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Brother to Italian 2m1f hurdle/2m3f chase winner Kapjahr; market needs checking.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +25%) Dartmoor Pirate	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Dartmoor Pirate 12/1, Offered something to work on when seventh in a valuable bumper at Newbury on his debut in March. May do better. Seventh of 19 in a valuable Newbury bumper in March, showing plenty of promise.
9	9 (9) (12/1 -71%) Jungle Wood	12 12/1(-71%)	(9) Jungle Wood 12/1, €50,000 Cokoriko gelding. Half-brother to 2¼m chase winner Ho La Voila. Represents a leading stable with a very good bumper strike-rate. 50,000euros 3yo; second foal; half-brother to French 2m2f chase winner Ho La Voila.
8	8 (8) (16/1 +0%) Itseemslikeit	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Itseemslikeit 16/1, €42,000 Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Choice of Words. Dam (c109/h83) 2m-2½m chase winner. Trainer’s bumper newcomers command respect. Close up when beaten favourite in his sole Irish point in March; less testing ground here.
4	4 (4) (25/1 -108%) Albie Littlewood	25 25/1(-108%)	(4) Albie Littlewood 25/1, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler Roksana and bumper winner/useful hurdler Robin Roe. Dam (c104/h104) bumper/3m chase winner. Makes obvious appeal on paper for leading yard. Half-brother to the stable's smart hurdler Roksana; respected newcomer.
2	2 (2) (25/1 +24%) How And Ever	25 25/1(+24%)	(2) How And Ever 25/1, Bought for £17,000 after finishing runner-up on his sole start in Irish points (April 16). Betting should guide to expectations on Rules debut with a tongue tie fitted. Changed hands for £17,000 after being second best in a 3m Irish point in April.
11	11 (11) (33/1 -32%) Saint Vic	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Saint Vic 33/1, €52,000 Kamsin gelding. Dam hurdle/chase winner up to 3m, half-sister to useful hurdler (2¼m/19f winner) Rosy de Cyborg. Another likely type on paper. 52,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam French 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner.
16	16 (16) (40/1 -186%) Troubleisontheway	40 40/1(-186%)	(16) Troubleisontheway 40/1, €90,000 Walk In The Park filly. Closely related to a winner, and half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Vegas Blue and fairly useful hurdler Rathhill. Wears hood. 90,000euros 3yo; seventh foal; closely related to bumper/2m5f hurdle winner Josie Abbing.
1	1 (1) (50/1 +24%) Gentleman	50 50/1(+24%)	(1) Gentleman 50/1, Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fair French hurdler Golden Slippers. Dam 9f winner in Germany. 43,000euros yearling; related to winners on the Flat and over jumps.
14	14 (14) (100/1 -52%) Come On Nia	100 100/1(-52%)	(14) Come On Nia 100/1, Telescope filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Eyes Right, stayed 2¾m. Likely outsider on debut. From a good jumping family so bred to have a future; stable has bumper winners.
15	15 (15) (100/1 -25%) Olivia Kate	100 100/1(-25%)	(15) Olivia Kate 100/1, Black Sam Bellamy filly. Dam (c115/h108), 2½m-23f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Silver Kate. Third foal; dam bumper and 2m3f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner.
5	5 (5) (150/1 -88%) Azolo	150 150/1(-88%)	(5) Azolo 150/1, €2,000 Petillo gelding. Dam, 17f/19f chase winner in France, sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France (2m-2¼m winner) Kofi. A watching brief is advised on debut. Runner-up in an ordinary 2m4f British point and probably up against it here.

LTO Selection:

16:16 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Dartmoor Pirate is the only one of these with bumper experience, but there is a fair chance that he will come up short against several interesting newcomers. CAPTAIN BELLAMY bolted up on his sole start between the flags at Dromahane and Paul Nicholls' four-year-old may possess enough speed to land his first success under Rules. Albie Littlewood, a half-brother to the stable's Cheltenham Festival winner Roksana, warrants respect on his introduction and he is worth a market check, alongside Walk In The Hills and Tripoli Flyer.

This has the look of a good bumper. Paul Nicholls has a strong record in the race so CAPTAIN BELLAMY, who hacked up in an Irish point in the spring, is the suggestion before any betting clues are known. Jungle Wood, Tripoli Flyer, Albie Littlewood and Walk In The Hills are other likely types on paper.

Paul Nicholls has won this bumper three times in five years and the eyes are drawn to CAPTAIN BELLAMY after his impressive point win.

16:16 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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