15:20 Chepstow

Wednesday 20 November 2019

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Spectra Group Maiden Hurdle

Off time: 15:21 | Winning time: 4m 59.6s

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Selected odds by:

Alfsboy²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: N & W Twiston-Davies

40/1

Made his debut in a bumper last month at Worcester (2m) where he could only finish 10th of 12 after tailing off in the closing stages. Set for his debut over hurdles here where he will need to improve. Best to watch.

Form: 0

Beyondthestorm³³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson

11/4

Prevailed in a point-to-point on his debut at Moira in December 2017. Has raced just once since then and that was when he finished sixth of 13 at Newbury (2m4½f) in a novice hurdle. Likely to improve from that run. One to consider.

Form: 1/6-

Blackjack Kentucky²¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 128

9/4

Was a winner in a point-to-point at Knockinroe (3m) on just his second start. Has hit the frame on both of his last two appearances under Rules, including when he was third of nine at Exeter (2m5½f) on his latest run. One for the shortlist.

Form: 61/833-

Bonne Nuit^t²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Patrick Cowley⁽⁵⁾| T: B Barr

150/1

Has really struggled in all five of his starts on the track so far. His form has not improved since jumping hurdles. He went off at 250/1 last time at Wincanton (2m5½f) where he was pulled up. Hard to make a case for.

Form: 0-077P

Donnie Brasco³¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Chester Williams⁽⁵⁾| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls

11/1

Scored on his debut in a point-to-point at Alnwick (3m) back in January, prevailing by 3L. Has switched yards since. Set for his opening appearance under Rules here where he is worth giving consideration., especially if there is market support.

Form: 1-

Enzo D'Airy³⁸²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 122

8/1

Had five attempts under Rules in France without success. His best effort came last time at Auteuil (2m2f) when he was third of 14. Set for his first run for his new yard here. One to think about.

Form: 594/43-

Five Star Getaway²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Nick Scholfield| T: Christian Williams

100/1

Made his debut under Rules at Aintree last month. He was pulled up just before the second last hurdle after going off at 40/1. Needs to make a big improvement here on his latest outing.

Form: PD-P

Hartland Quay¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: W T Kennedy| T: N J Hawke

150/1

Has struggled in all three of his starts. His last two outings have come over hurdles, including last time at Exeter (2m1f) when he had just one horse behind him in a 13 runner field. Needs to take a huge stride forward.

Form: 9F0

Kendelu¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: David Noonan| T: N J Hawke

100/1

Has been well held on both of his two appearances to date. His latest effort came at Exeter (2m1f) earlier this month when he was seventh of 13 after going off at 200/1. Will need to produce much more.

Form: 67

Normandy Soldier¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: M G Nolan| T: R Mitford-Slade

16/1

Scored in a point-to-point at Milborne St Andrew (2m4f) back in March. Could only finish fifth of nine on his debut under Rules at Exeter (2m5½f) where he went off at 40/1. Not one to ignore as he may improve on that last run.

Form: 51-5

Samtara¹⁹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: James Best| T: M KeighleyWS

100/1

Finished 10th of 12 on his debut at Warwick (2m) back in March, while last time at Huntingdon (2m), he came home at the rear of 11 runners. Has had a wind-op since. Needs to improve on what he shown so far.

Form: 0-0

Sellingallthetime²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Bannister| T: M D I Usher

50/1

Experienced operator on the Flat where he did not win very often. He was fifth of 15 on his debut over hurdles at Wincanton (1m7½f) last time out. Stepping up in trip now. Others are preferred.

Form: 5

The Big Breakaway²¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: R M Power| T: C L Tizzard

2/1

Scored in emphatic style on his one and only appearance so far in a point-to-point at Quakerstown (3m). Was sold for €360,000 following that success and he has joined a leading yard in the UK. Leading contender.

Form: 1-

Getawaytonewbay³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Stan Sheppard⁽³⁾| T: M Sheppard

100/1

Won for the second time in a point-to-point on her latest start at Tinahely (3m). Has run just once under rules when she struggled at Wexford (2m4f) back in June, finishing ninth of 14. Set for her first outing for her new yard here. Best to watch.

Form: P4-2491

Mac Kayla⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Conor Ring⁽³⁾| T: Evan Williams

50/1

Has been well held on her two starts to date. She was sixth of 13 in a bumper at Uttoxeter (2m) and then finished eighth of 12 at Ludlow (2m). Set for her hurdles debut here. Others make more of an appeal.

Form: 6-8

Rita O'hara⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Benjamin Poste| T: Katy Price

100/1

Came home at the rear of 12 runners on her debut at Ludlow (2m) after going off at 50/1. She was always at the rear and was tailed off with 5f to go. Needs to take a huge step forward to be in the mix.

Form: 0

Forecasts

The Big Breakaway (2/1), Blackjack Kentucky (9/4), Beyondthestorm (11/4), Enzo D'Airy (8/1), Donnie Brasco (11/1), Normandy Soldier (16/1), Alfsboy (40/1), Mac Kayla (50/1), Sellingallthetime (50/1), Getawaytonewbay (100/1), Kendelu (100/1), Five Star Getaway (100/1), Samtara (100/1), Rita O'hara (100/1), Hartland Quay (150/1), Bonne Nuit (150/1)

THE BIG BREAKAWAY was an expensive purchase following an easy point-to-point success and from this leading, he must be fancied to make a winning start on his Rules debut. Blackjack Kentucky has finished in the placings on his last two starts over hurdles and he remains open to improvement so expect another big run which will see him go close, while Beyondthestorm is a bumper winner who did not perform too badly on his hurdles debut so take him to hit the frame on his second outing under Rules.