15:10 Chepstow

Tuesday 25 October 2022

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Inscapes Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:10 | Winning time: 4m 13.95s

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Selected odds by:

Captain Jack³⁹²

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: R T Dunne| T: S Drinkwater| OR: 100

28/1

Encouraging return from long absence when second off this mark in February 2021 but failed to back it up in 2 subsequent starts and he's been off a further 13 months. Feasibly handicapped but watching brief has to be the percentage call.

Form: 53625/P-

No No Tonic^b,t²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Fergus Gillard⁽³⁾| T: Mark Gillard| OR: 98

12/1

Modest hurdler who landed a gamble in good style in the mud at Wincanton in March. Made a respectable return to action when third in a 2m Warwick novice last month and could be sharper with that behind her. One to consider.

Form: 46315-3

Wise Glory^t²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Conor Ring⁽³⁾| T: G Harris| OR: 98

66/1

Winless over hurdles for Paul Nicholls and has proved more miss than hit on the Flat for present stable. Also well beaten back hurdling at Ffos Las in June and others certainly arrive with more pressing claims.

Form: 652/37-5

Maillot Blanc^h¹¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Adrian Heskin| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 97

28/1

Modest form in novice hurdles. More realistic chance now handicapping after a break but his mark isn't obviously generous.

Form: 3-3766

Keplerian²⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 97

9/4

Didn't achieve that much in a handful of starts for Nick Williams last season but he has a useful pedigree and rates a potential improver for new trainer Fergal O'Brien. Market support would look significant.

Form: 09444-

Gavin^h,t¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-10| J: Danny Burton⁽⁵⁾| T: Joe Ponting| OR: 97| D

14/1

Has shaped as if in good form when fifth in handicap hurdles at Newton Abbot and Stratford this autumn. On a workable mark but he could do with settling better in the early stages of his races.

Form: 126-F55

Applesandpierres^p¹²⁶

Age: 14| Weight: 11-6| J: Miss Roisin Leech⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 92| D

20/1

Approaching his 15th birthday but showed he can make an impact from his reduced mark when placed at Cartmel and Newton Abbot in June. Each-way claims again.

Form: 3744-32

Walkinthewoods²⁰⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 87

11/2

Switch to handicap company prompted immediate improvement when runner-up at Ffos Las (2m) in February. Another good effort when fourth over 19.5f here in April. Back down in trip on return to action. Claims if ready to roll.

Form: 740254-

Culture²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Paul O'Brien| T: T Ward| OR: 87

25/1

Won on AW Flat at Kempton last month but well held back there 3 weeks ago. Showed some aptitude for hurdling in the summer but he was well beaten on his handicap debut in July.

Form: 8-449

Karakoram^p,t¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Joe Anderson⁽⁷⁾| T: G Harris| OR: 85| CD

11/2

Largely consistent prior to regaining winning thread over C&D in March. Made a sound return to action when fourth of 11 at Warwick last month and likely to play a part returned to a venue which clearly suits.

Form: 53216-4

Miss Curiosity¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-9| J: T J O'Brien| T: J W Mullins| OR: 82

80/1

Modest form at best in bumpers/maiden hurdles. More chance now handicapping but her opening mark demands improvement.

Form: 52845-8

Canal Rocks^p,t¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Charlie Price⁽³⁾| T: B J Llewellyn| OR: 78| D

6/1

Fair Flat performer back in the day. No better than modest over hurdles but he did manage to win from a basement mark at Worcester in June. Respectable fifth of 11 at Warwick 19 days ago. Ought to be competitive.

Form: 98-3135

Numero Uno⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Mr James Jeavons⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs Tracey Barfoot-Saunt| OR: 78| D

100/1

Won at Taunton in April 2021 (sole start for Dr Richard Newland) but well beaten in 2 comeback runs for new stable this summer. Can only watch.

Form: 00P1/P7

Well Done Dani^h,t¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-4| J: Craig Nichol| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 76

28/1

First worthwhile form when 12 lengths third of 13 in 2m handicap at Worcester (good to soft) 19 days ago. Claims if she can build on that for a yard among the winners.

Form: P9-703

Sevenofus^p1,t²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-4| J: R P McLernon| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 76

6/1

Point winner who has been placed in handicap hurdles around 2½m on her last 4 starts. Drops back in trip now with first-time cheekpieces added to her regular tongue tie.

Form: 072-333

Gleneaglet^h¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: James Best| T: D Faulkner| OR: 74

80/1

Fair at best on Flat but yet to achieve much over hurdles, including well held on Worcester handicap debut 19 days ago.

Form: U688

Forecasts

Keplerian (9/4), Walkinthewoods (11/2), Karakoram (11/2), Sevenofus (6/1), Canal Rocks (6/1), No No Tonic (12/1), Gavin (14/1), Applesandpierres (20/1), Culture (25/1), Well Done Dani (28/1), Captain Jack (28/1), Maillot Blanc (28/1), Wise Glory (66/1), Gleneaglet (80/1), Miss Curiosity (80/1), Numero Uno (100/1)

KEPLERIAN is certainly bred to be better than this level and might be worth chancing on his return for new trainer Fergal O'Brien, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. No No Tonic, Well Done Dani, who hails from a yard in form, Karakoram and Sevenofus can fight it out for minor honours.