13:15 Wincanton

Saturday 11 November 2023

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Boodles Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase

Off time: 13:16 | Winning time: 5m 13.0s

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Selected odds by:

Dibble Decker^p²²²

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Conor Ring| T: T Lacey| OR: 125| D

25/1

Is clearly getting the hang of chasing now the cheekpieces have gone on and he landed a pair of 2m4f handicaps at Huntingdon. Posted another solid effort when fifth at Ludlow (23.8f) on his final run and much respected on his return.

Form: 9/25115-

Another Crick^p¹⁹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-13| J: Jack Hogan| T: Noel Williams| OR: 124| C| D

25/1

Course winner who signed off last term with success in 8-runner handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good to soft) in May. Needs considering on his reappearance despite a 5 lb rise.

Form: 53P22-1

Go Steady^t²²⁴

Age: 11| Weight: 11-11| J: Tristan Durrell⁽³⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 122| D

40/1

Enjoyed a good time of it last term, bagging handicaps at up to 2m6f Lingfield and Stratford. Veteran is in the mix on his seasonal return.

Form: 133612-

Stormy Flight^p²³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: Luke Scott⁽³⁾| T: J Scott| OR: 122| D

18/1

Scored at Taunton in February and not disgraced given he had been off the track for five months when fading third of 7 in handicap here 23 days ago. Can give a good account.

Form: 212U-43

Huelgoat^t⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Freddie Gingell⁽⁶⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 121

4/1

Much improved over fences last year, completing a quick-fire 4-timer at Newbury. Plenty of creditable efforts in defeat have followed, including when fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f) 43 days ago. Not taken lightly back in this sphere.

Form: 3224-24

Midnight Midge¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Elizabeth Gale⁽⁸⁾| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 119| CD

16/1

A three-time winner for his current yard last season but he looked rusty after 8 months off when coming in last of 6 at Exeter (19.2f) 18 days ago. Can take a step forward now.

Form: 16231-6

Dreaming Blue^t¹⁹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Ben Godfrey⁽³⁾| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 116

12/1

Opened his chase account at Doncaster (20.5f) in March but was let down by his jumping when only fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton in May. Remains with potential if he can improve his fencing.

Form: 53413-5

Volkovka²²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Liam Harrison⁽³⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 114

7/1

Fairly useful hurdler who has shaped with encouragement in this sphere, signing off with a very good second of 6 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, good to soft). Weighted to go well on her reappearance.

Form: 5/74P52-

Alto Alto¹⁸¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Freddie Gordon| T: C Gordon| OR: 113| BF

20/1

Left previous chasing efforts behind when winning 17f handicap at Plumpton in April. Last of 6 there following month however so needs to bounce back after his break.

Form: 2PP31-6

Ede'iffs Elton^t²³⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: Angus Cheleda| T: R Walford| OR: 112| C

16/1

All 3 career wins have come over fences here and he signed off last term with a solid fourth in 3m Kempton handicap. One to consider back here off a 3 lb lower mark.

Form: PF3444-

Enjoy Your Life¹⁸²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Ned Fox⁽³⁾| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 110

3/1

Fairly useful ex-French winning hurdler/chaser. Yet to really fire for his current yard but no surprise to see him take a step forward on his reappearance.

Form: 40/352-7

Flagrant Delitiep¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: Harry Kimber| T: R Walford| OR: 108| CD

4/1

Dual C&D winner who took a step back in the right direction when fourth in handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Bold showing is on the cards from a falling mark.

Form: 46365-4

Forecasts

Enjoy Your Life (3/1), Huelgoat (4/1), Flagrant Delitiep (4/1), Volkovka (7/1), Dreaming Blue (12/1), Ede'iffs Elton (16/1), Midnight Midge (16/1), Stormy Flight (18/1), Alto Alto (20/1), Dibble Decker (25/1), Another Crick (25/1), Go Steady (40/1)

Plenty are in with a shout. FLAGRANT DELITIEP goes very well round here and hinted at a revival with his recent Plumpton fourth so edges the vote off a 2 lb lower mark. Volkovka is less exposed and could prove a big threat if, as expected, taking another step forward this term. Huelgoat, Ede'iffs Elton and Enjoy Your Life all need factoring in too.