15:15 Huntingdon

Tuesday 15 October 2019

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Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:21 | Winning time: 4m 52.8s

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Selected odds by:

Commandant^p³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Brendan Powell| T: C Gordon| OR: 122

16/1

First start for new yard, formerly trained in Ireland with Joseph O'Brien and on the plus side, already has a chase win to his name; however, this mark looks plenty high enough and he might not want a lot more rain either.

Form: 6U5010

Charlemar⁵⁸³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: G Sheehan| T: H Whittington| OR: 120WS

11/2

Looked potentially classy when taking a couple of novice hurdles back in 2016, had problems since though and not seen since March of last year; potentially thrown in off this mark on chasing debut and despite absence, has to be considered.

Form: 1154P0/

Manning Estate¹⁷⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: L P Aspell| T: O Sherwood| OR: 120

11/2

Did well last year, winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster over this trip and placed numerous other times; bred to make a good chaser and no issue if the ground gets a bit softer either, so if fit after absence, looks a big player.

Form: 242142-

Definitelyanoscar¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| OR: 120

9/2

Twice got her head in front over hurdles but was disqualified on the latter of her wins (rider weighed in light); has the scope for fences this term and with a top yard, won't mind any further rain, and is one for the shortlist.

Form: 21P3-D6

Renwick^p,t¹⁸²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 118| D

4/1

Twice a winner over hurdles last year, although didn't look to have a lot in hand when winning off 5lb lower at Uttoxeter and was disappointing on final start; should make a chaser but starts off this year with a couple of question marks.

Form: 6/21516-

Supakalanistic²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Jamie Bargary| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 117| BF| D

20/1

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Ludlow off a 7lb lower mark last year, most disappointing when made a hot favourite at Worcester on chase debut last time, a bad mistake late on not helping; clear round may see him get closer, but a little to prove now.

Form: 41P8-34

Shanty Alley¹⁹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Kielan Woods| T: B I Case| OR: 117| C

9/1

Winner here last season when taking a 2m hurdle with a bit in hand, still looking green; behind Renwick at Uttoxeter on final start but was doing some good late work, and has the scope to be a chaser; chance not dismissed.

Form: 7/47185-

Rebel Royal¹⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 116

11/1

Placed in a couple of novice hurdles last year but went backwards after that and looked regressive; possible that catching him fresh is the key, and has the size for chasing, so not totally dismissed, but others make stronger cases.

Form: 220F7-6

Lively Article³⁷⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: C Gethings| T: Mrs F Kehoe| OR: 112

16/1

Caused a bit of a surprise when winning a Uttoxeter novice hurdle last June, but showed it was no fluke when running better again at Southwell on final start; has a point-to-point win to his name, and could easily have a say in the finish here.

Form: 9F22/12-

Oregon Gold²²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Hammond⁽³⁾| T: N Kent| OR: 110| D

50/1

Progressive at a low level last year, winning a couple of small handicaps at Southwell and Market Rasen, but did run well below that form afterwards; will need more to defeat some potentially smart sorts on chase debut today.

Form: 83116P-

Bad Boy Du Pouldu^t⁵⁶⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Joshua Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 107

14/1

Has plenty of chase experience under his belt already, placed in a couple of chase starts at a decent level but not seen out since March of 2018 and although the handicapper has given him a chance if fit, others make a bit more appeal.

Form: 522P75/

Vue Cavaliere^h¹⁵⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: M G Nolan| T: Miss S Smith| OR: 107

50/1

Has shown some ability in four starts for this yard, tried to make all at Worcester on final start but run out of it late; connections wasting little time in getting her over a fence and not inconceivable she could do better again this year.

Form: 63973-3

Real Warrior¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: C J Todd⁽⁷⁾| T: C T Pogson| OR: 100

20/1

Gave the classy Le Breuil a scare in a match here last year but never recaptured that form afterwards, although has run a lot better last two starts; might be better off in an easier race but could give a good account over fences he jumped for fun.

Form: P-5PP33

Forecasts

Renwick (4/1), Definitelyanoscar (9/2), Charlemar (11/2), Manning Estate (11/2), Shanty Alley (9/1), Rebel Royal (11/1), Bad Boy Du Pouldu (14/1), Commandant (16/1), Lively Article (16/1), Real Warrior (20/1), Supakalanistic (20/1), Vue Cavaliere (50/1), Oregon Gold (50/1)

Another very interesting little contest, and there should be plenty of winners from it. Cases can be made for plenty, not least Definitelyanoscar and Manning Estate, both of whom have the pedigree to make good chasers. Lively Article may come from an unfashionable stable but looks very useful and his chance here should not be underestimated, but a chance is taken on CHARLEMAR, who hasn't seen a racecourse for some while but looked very much like the sky was the limit three years ago but has had issues. Connections surely wouldn't be bothering bringing him back unless they thought something was to be gained, and fresh might be the time to catch him.