14:15 Exeter

Friday 21 February 2020

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Be Wiser Insurance Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 14:15 | Winning time: 6m 30.3s

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Ocean Cove^p⁵⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 135| D

7/1

Returning from a break when finishing fourth on chase debut in a novices' handicap event over an extended 2m7f at Chepstow (heavy) in December. Likely to have improved for the experience.

Form: 9331-24

Over To Sam³²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| OR: 135| C| D

6/1

Made a winning return from a short break when successful over an extended 3m1f at Plumpton (soft) just over a month ago. Raised 3lb for that triumph and looks likely to play a leading role once more.

Form: 113/3P1

Virginia Chick³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Isabel Williams⁽⁷⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 133| CD

9/1

Put a disappointing effort in the Welsh Grand National behind him when finishing runner-up to Over To Same in a novices' handicap chase over an extended 3m1f at Plumpton (soft) last month. Has won over C&D in the past.

Form: 0-51702

Golden Sunrise^b⁵⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 130| CD

17/2

Decent effort in finishing third in a novices' handicap chase over an extended 2m7f at Chepstow (heavy) in December. Given a short break since and races off a mark 5lb higher than when winning over this C&D in October.

Form: 3-51P43

Know The Score^b1,t⁵¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: David Noonan| T: D Pipe| OR: 128| D

10/1

Out of form in two starts isnce winning over 2m7f at Worcester (good-to-soft) in October including when beaten 77L in finishing fifth over this C&D on soft ground at the start of last month. Wears blinkers for the first time.

Form: 133-1P5

Springfield Fox²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: J J Burke| T: T R George| OR: 127| D

7/4

Unbeaten in three point-to-point starts and recorded his first Rules victory when winning by 12L over an extended 2m7f at Chepstow (heavy) three weeks ago. Bold show likely despite a 10lb rise in the weights.

Form: 11-F221

Dr Des³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-12| J: James Davies| T: Henry Oliver| OR: 125| BF

13/2

Impressive 19L winner fo a small field handicap hurdle over an extended 2m7f at Uttoxeter (heavy) in December. Struggled at Haydock subsequently and interesting to see how he fares on his return to chasing.

Form: P-54017

Some Can Dance^p³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Harrison Beswick⁽⁵⁾| T: S Drinkwater| OR: 123

11/1

Followed up a ½L victory over an extended 2m5f at Ffos Las (heavy) with a 12½L last of three in a 3m novice chase on heavy ground here a month ago. Strong claims on his return to handicap company.

Form: 31-0213

Non-Runners

Midnight Tune³⁴

Weight: 11-6| Age: 9

T: A J Honeyball J: 2nd Preference

Forecasts

Springfield Fox (7/4), Midnight Tune (11/2), Over To Sam (6/1), Dr Des (13/2), Ocean Cove (7/1), Golden Sunrise (17/2), Virginia Chick (9/1), Know The Score (10/1), Some Can Dance (11/1)

OVER TO SAM was a winner at Plumpton last time out and he can confirm form with Virginia Chick who chased the selection home that day. The latter, trained by Evan Williams may have to give best to Springfield Fox in the battle for second spot however with the last named impressing when recording his first victory over fences on his most recent outing.