Racecards
14:15 Chepstow
Qioptiq Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) (Class 3)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m 11y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £12,000 added
- Winner: £7,798
- 2nd: £2,290
- 3rd: £1,145
- 4th: £572
- Form 3/5225P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer Henry Oliver
- Jockey James Davies
tracked leaders, pushed along before 5 out, every chance 4 out, weakened from 2 out
- Form 3P-1421
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
in rear, headway before 5 out, went 2nd before 3 out, led before last, kept on well
- Form 753F13-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey T J O'Brien
towards rear, pushed along before 7th, soon outpaced
- Form 24-2344
- Age 8
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer R Stephens
- Jockey C Gethings
tracked leader, led before 4 out, headed before last, kept on
- Form 303820-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer Mrs E Bishop
- Jockey James Banks
led and keen, pecked 5 out, soon headed, one pace in 3rd after
Le Boizelo (FR)
236- Form 51941U-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer R Walford
- Jockey James Best
Nonrunner
- Form B32P4-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer H Whittington
- Jockey G Sheehan
Nonrunner
- Form P2192/3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer C Gordon
- Jockey Tom Cannon
Nonrunner
Verdict
Valseur Du Granval was always travelling best when scoring last time at Kempton. The slight drop in trip is not a worry but he will have to overcome an 8lb hike in the weights. OCTAGON was often made to look one-paced over hurdles so the switch to fences may suit. The handicapper has taken no chances with Harry Whittington's charge but he should be thereabouts if his jumping is up to scratch. Sartorial Elegance is another to consider, though has his first run since April, but Le Boizelo would probably need the heavens to open if he's to figure.
Formwatch
Ozzy Thomas (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, weakened 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out, at Sandown 2m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Valseur Du Granval (FR) 3-1jfav (11-3) Tracked leading trio, 3rd 4 out, 2nd travelling well before next and soon challenging, led approaching 2 out, came readily clear before last, kept up to work run-in, won at Kempton 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in Oct beating Prince Khurram (11-8) by 7l, 5 ran.
Sartorial Elegance 6-4fav (11-8) Prominent, ridden 3 out, no impression on winner 2 out, hung left before last, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Red Devil Star (11-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Yes Daddy (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders on outside, not fluent 11th, soon outpaced, well beaten from 3 out, hit 2 out, 4th of 5, 23 1/2l behind Adam du Breteau (11-8) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gf in Oct.
Back By Midnight 20-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 16, dist behind Fort Carson (11-11) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Le Boizelo (FR) 17-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd 7th until ridden before 2 out, weakened quickly, behind and no chance when blundered badly and unseated rider last, at Sandown 2m 5f hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
Octagon 5-2 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed before last, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Furiously Fast (11-2) at Hereford 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Remiluc (FR) 22-1 (11-3) Chased leading pair, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next, 3rd of 5, 30 3/4l behind Midnight Shot (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Oct.