15:35 Wincanton

Saturday 7 November 2020

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Badger Beers Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Listed)

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 9m 51.53s

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Present Man^t²⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Bryony Frost| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 146| CD

9/1

Bagged this prize in 2017 and 2018, but never looked like bringing up the hat-trick in last year's renewal. However, back on track when scoring at Chepstow on return last month and merits respect.

Form: 184P/P-1

Danny Whizzbang^t²⁶⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 145WS

4/1

Unbeaten in 2 starts over hurdles and made a winning chase debut in Newbury Grade 2 last term. Better than bare result at Ascot when last seen in February and since undergone a second wind op.

Form: 111/133-

Potterman²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 142

10/1

Best effort yet when landing a competitive handicap at Market Rasen (23.9f) in August. Lost little caste in defeat when runner-up at Chepstow next time and another bold show anticipated.

Form: 25-0212

Some Chaos^p¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Benjamin Poste| T: M Scudamore| OR: 142| CD

12/1

Took record over fences to 4-9 when scoring at Kelso (26.2f) a fortnight ago. 3 lb rise fair enough, but there's still room for improvement in the jumping department and this is tougher.

Form: 403-231

El Presente¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 142| D

11/1

Winner of 3 of his 4 starts since wind surgery, producing a career-best when landing a 5-runner handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f). This is more demanding up 5 lb, but he's a player nonetheless.

Form: UP-1311

Champagne Court^t¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: R Johnson| T: J Scott| OR: 140

6/1

Bright start over fences last season, winner of handicaps at Sandown and Plumpton. However, below par thereafter and reappearance effort over hurdles at Cheltenham wasn't overly encouraging.

Form: 21158-9

Erick Le Rouge^p1³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: C Gethings| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 140| BF

40/1

Successful twice over fences last term, including a Kempton handicap in January. However, fair bit to prove following disappointing reappearance effort at Fontwell (reportedly had breathing problem).

Form: 15714-9

Cobra De Mai^b1,t¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton| OR: 138

25/1

Mixed bag last season and well below par both starts this time round. Hopes pinned on first-time blinkers sparking a revival.

Form: P566-7P

Supremely Lucky^p²²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Tristan Durrell⁽⁷⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 136

66/1

Runner-up all 3 starts over fences last term and warmed up for this return to chasing with a decent reappearance fourth over hurdles at Uttoxeter. Still, this assignment demands a clear career-best.

Form: 21/222-4

Just A Sting^p²⁴⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| OR: 135

12/1

Made up into useful staying chaser last season, fourth in 2019 renewal of this prior to shading tight finish at Kempton in December. Failed to complete both starts since, though, and others preferred.

Form: 0P/41FP-

Sizing At Midnight¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: R M Power| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 133| BF

14/1

Winning hurdler who improved when landing handicap chases at Newton Abbot and Ffos Las in recent months. Another solid effort when hitting the crossbar last time and he's not without each-way hope.

Form: 945-112

My Way^p,t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Bryan Carver⁽⁵⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 126

5/1

Yet to get his head in front over fences, but hasn't done much wrong and warmed up for this by landing a 22f Stratford maiden hurdle last month. Not discounted, for all that more is needed.

Form: F4266-1

Kitty's Light¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Jack Tudor⁽⁵⁾| T: Christian Williams| OR: 122

12/1

Much improved since switched to fences, making it 3-4 in this sphere when proving 3¼ lengths too good for Sizing At Midnight at Exeter (24.2f). However, this 9 lb higher mark may prove beyond him.

Form: 531211

Non-Runners

Coo Star Sivola⁶⁰⁶

Weight: 11-5| Age: 8

T: Nick Williams J: D A Jacob

Irish Prophecy³⁰

Weight: 11-1| Age: 7

T: Miss E C Lavelle J: R Patrick

Forecasts

Danny Whizzbang (4/1), My Way (5/1), Champagne Court (6/1), Present Man (9/1), Potterman (10/1), El Presente (11/1), Kitty's Light (12/1), Some Chaos (12/1), Just A Sting (12/1), Sizing At Midnight (14/1), Irish Prophecy (16/1), Coo Star Sivola (25/1), Cobra De Mai (25/1), Erick Le Rouge (40/1), Supremely Lucky (66/1)

The unexposed DANNY WHIZZBANG is taken to enhance Paul Nicholls' tremendous record in this race. The 7-y-o wasn't seen to best effect on his final 2 starts of last term and makes his handicap debut in this sphere off a potentially handy mark. Nicholls also saddles Present Man and My Way and the former, who landed this prize in 2017 and 2018, is feared most. Potterman is third choice.