17:45 Chepstow

Thursday 24 August 2017

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US Open Tennis At 188Bet Handicap

Off time: 17:49 | Winning time: 1m 25.47s

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(9)

Big Chill³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: T E Whelan| T: P R Chamings| OR: 65| CD

14/1

Won over C&D last year, but has struggled to find his form this season and has slipped down the weights. He is 10lb lower than when last successful and would be a threat to all if able to stage a revival.

Form: 00-5767

(10)

Baltic Prince¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: George Downing| T: A W Carroll| OR: 62| D

20/1

The last of his 11 victories came on the AW at Kempton in November, but he has been out of sorts in recent starts and has a lot to prove despite his reduced handicap mark.

Form: 563090

(11)

Gala Celebration⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: F Sweeney| T: J Gallagher| OR: 66| D

8/1

Won at Lingfield on his first start since being gelded, but paid the price for that clear-cut success and has been held off higher marks. No sign of the handicapper relenting, so not hard to oppose.

Form: 3-13739

(6)

Camiyra^t¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: David Probert| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 66

5/1

Irish challenger who remains a maiden after seven starts. Good second in a first-time tongue tie at Roscomon last time and likely to be a threat off only 1lb higher.

Form: 4-25582

(3)

Tulip Dress²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S De Sousa| T: A Carson| OR: 60| D

6/1

Won over this trip at Brighton in April and is back on the same mark. Has to be of interest if returning to her earlier form and has a positive jockey booking.

Form: 843674

(8)

Hedging^p¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 64| C

11/2

Only win came at this track over 6f and has run respectably in two starts this season after being gelded. Handicapper has given him a chance and he rates a leading contender.

Form: 2948-46

(12)

Bois D'ebene¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: T J Murphy| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 64

20/1

Without a win in six starts for Roger Charlton, but only outing for current yard was not without promise. Drops back in trip and is an interesting contender.

Form: 5-70964

(4)

Corporal Maddox^p,h¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: R Harris| OR: 58| CD

16/1

Has reached the veteran stage, but is still capable of mixing it with younger rivals as he showed when second in a selling handicap at Brighton last time. Runs off the same mark and can make a bold bid.

Form: 307052

(13)

Mallymkun¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: D Loughnane| OR: 52| D

25/1

Ran well over 6f at this track on seasonal reappearance and first run for current trainer, but last two efforts have not been quite so good. Down to a lenient handicap mark and is one to consider.

Form: 780-407

(7)

Tallulah's Quest⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Adam Beschizza| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 55

4/1

Knocking on the door with runner-up slots on two of her last three starts, but has gone up 8lb since the first of them which suggests others are better treated.

Form: 088202

(2)

Princess Way^v¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: S J Drowne| T: P D Evans| OR: 55| D

33/1

Won over this trip at Salisbury last September, but has been a bit hit and miss in subsequent starts. Handicap mark has come down and she has possibilities.

Form: 597035

(1)

Jacksonfire^p⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Phil Dennis⁽³⁾| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 46

5/1

Remains a maiden after 20 starts, but has finished second on his last two starts and tries his luck over 1f further. Stable doing well recently so he has prospects of another place at least.

Form: 905322

(5)

Royal Normandy^b¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Edward Greatrex⁽³⁾| T: G Harris| OR: 45| D

25/1

Three-times winner, but is on a massive losing run and even though he is down to a generous mark, his recent efforts do not suggest he is about to come good again.

Form: 970737

(14)

Gifted Heir^p¹³

Age: 13| Weight: 8-7| J: K T O'Neill| T: R E Peacock| OR: 45| D

125/1

Beaten a long way when returning from a three-year lay-off at Wolverhampton earlier this month. Impossible to make a case for this veteran performer.

Form: 09008/0

(15)

Fox Mint^p1²⁶⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁷⁾| T: Karen George| OR: 48

50/1

Well held when last seen in a French AW maiden in November. Makes her handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces and it may be prudent to check in the betting market.

Form: 400-

Forecasts

Tallulah's Quest (4/1), Camiyra (5/1), Jacksonfire (5/1), Hedging (11/2), Tulip Dress (6/1), Gala Celebration (8/1), Big Chill (14/1), Corporal Maddox (16/1), Baltic Prince (20/1), Bois D'ebene (20/1), Royal Normandy (25/1), Mallymkun (25/1), Princess Way (33/1), Fox Mint (50/1), Gifted Heir (125/1)

Top weight Big Chill is well handicapped if able to find his form, while at the other end of the weight Fox Mint is of interest. Mallymkun and Princess Way are on feasible marks, but this could be fought out by Camiyra , Tulip Dress and HEDGING, with the latter getting a narrow vote given his winning form at this track and fair treatment by the handicapper. Jacksonfire is another to consider.