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16:50 Chepstow
Betfred The Bonus King 'Hands And Heels' Conditional Jockeys' Standard National Hunt Flat (Class H) (Class H)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer R Buckler
- Jockey P C O'Neill
prominent, tracked winner over 5f out, ridden 4f out, pressed winner final furlong but not reach
- Form 3
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs S Williams
- Jockey L Berridge
towards rear, ridden 10f out, weakened over 2f out, never nearer
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey C Sharkey
in touch, keen hold, headway to lead 6f out, ridden over 2f out, driven out
- Form 23
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Lucey-Butler
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, kept on to chase clear leaders but no chance
- Form R
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
mid-division, weakened 6f out
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer V R A Dartnall
- Jockey Ben Orde-powlett
in touch, ridden 10f out, weakened 5f out
- Form 6
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer P Pritchard
- Jockey J Kington
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching 1f out
Sussex Mist
27- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer J Long
- Jockey N Kavanagh
prominent until lost place and behind after 6f
Ivory Fort
22- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer R Williams
- Jockey S Peltell
soon led, headed 6f out, ridden soon after, weakened 3f out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
towards rear, ridden and headway 6f out to track leaders, weakened final furlong
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N A Twiston-Davies
- Jockey D C Costello
in touch, ridden 10f out, some headway 6f out, weakened over 4f out
Verdict
O'Toole could provide the answer here ahead of The Sawyer, while a number of interesting newcomers have to be considered. The selection has run two solid races in defeat so far, including at this track and looks the stronger of the two Hobbs runners. His form is respectable so he gets the nod ahead of the well-regarded Towcester winner, The Sawyer, who looks set to play a major part in the race. The market should be watched with regard to the chances, in particular, of Victim's Chance, Philomena, Antonine and Where's Trigger, who all hail from good stables. However, we'll side with experience and select O'Toole.