GB - Chepstow - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

16.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

15.5K

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Verdict

RULA BULA failed to kick on after her winning comeback last season, but she's built for chasing and is taken to progress this time after an encouraging debut in this sphere at Uttoxeter. Desertmore News also made a promising start to his chase career at Ffos Las so is feared most.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Low mileage mare who is built for fences and duly matched her best hurdles form when second of 5 at Uttoxeter on chase bow/return 19 days ago, unable to reel in the race-fit winner. Big shout with a repeat but not sure to be in same form judging on her profile. 1st Pick 3 Rula Bula (Ire) Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	100	-	-	-	46%	6/5
Analysis Low mileage mare who is built for fences and duly matched her best hurdles form when second of 5 at Uttoxeter on chase bow/return 19 days ago, unable to reel in the race-fit winner. Big shout with a repeat but not sure to be in same form judging on her profile.
1	Dual winner from 4 starts over hurdles and made an encouraging start to his chasing career back from 6 months off when third of 5 at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago, making most until shaping as if the run was needed. Likely player. 2nd Pick 1 Desertmore News (Ire) Jockey: Jack Andrews Trainer: Tom Ellis J: Jack Andrews T: Tom Ellis	94	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Dual winner from 4 starts over hurdles and made an encouraging start to his chasing career back from 6 months off when third of 5 at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago, making most until shaping as if the run was needed. Likely player.
5	Likeable 6-time winner over hurdles over this trip and made a decent start over the larger obstacles when third at Worcester on return last month, though her tendency to jump right is a slight concern kept to a left-handed track. 3rd Pick 5 Tour Ovalie (Fr) Jockey: Adam Wedge Trainer: Mrs C. Williams J: Adam Wedge T: Mrs C. Williams	96	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Likeable 6-time winner over hurdles over this trip and made a decent start over the larger obstacles when third at Worcester on return last month, though her tendency to jump right is a slight concern kept to a left-handed track.

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