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15:30 Kempton Park

Betfair Novices' Handicap Chase (Class D )

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 3m
1
Silk - Royal Blue, Red sleeves, Royal Blue spots and spots on cap

Meggie's Beau (IRE)

15
  • Form 02P/F10
  • Age 9
  • Weight 11-12
  • Official Rating 109

2
Silk - Pink, pink and white quartered cap

Kosmos Bleu (FR)

15
  • Form 413232
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-11
  • Official Rating 108

3
Silk - Dark Blue and Orange stripes, Dark Blue sleeves, hooped cap

Myson (IRE)

15
  • Form 342F12
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-12
  • Official Rating 95

4
Silk - Mauve, Dark Blue diamond, Mauve and Maroon striped sleeves, Dark Blue and Mauve quartered cap

Lantaur Lad (IRE)

30
  • Form 1F2/P40
  • Age 11
  • Weight 10-8
  • Official Rating 91

5
Silk - Dark Blue, Light Blue chevrons, striped sleeves, Red cap

Presence of Mind (IRE)

57 v
  • Form P24-P3F
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-4
  • Official Rating 87

6
Silk - Black, Black and Pink check cap

Kappelhoff (IRE)

21 b
  • Form 0-0PPP3
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 64

In depth

Verdict

Kosmos Bleu has been knocking at the door this term and can return to winning ways at the expense of Myson, Meggie's Beau and Lantaur Lad. This is not the strongest of contests after the defection of a few fancied contenders at the five-day stage, and Kosmos Bleu, with the trip in his favour, should prove to be the answer. Robert Alner's seven-year-old was a rather fortunate scorer on his chase debut at Newton Abbot in November as he was left clear two out, but he has performed with credit since, including when second to Osiris at Wincanton a fortnight ago. That was in class B company, and the way that he kept on suggests that today's trip will bring out the best in him. Myson also found one too good last time when chasing home Woodenbridge Dream at Huntingdon, but his jumping left a lot to be desired and he cannot afford a similar round here. Meggie's Beau goes well on a right-hand track but has to improve on what he showed at Huntingdon, while Lantaur Lad also disappointed at that track last time. If consistency is the key, then Kosmos Bleu should come out on top.

Formwatch

Meggie's Beau (IRE) 6-1 Mid-divsion, pushed along 16th, weakened next, 7th of 9, 28l behind Home James at Huntingdon 3m nov hcp chs 0-125 (C) gs.

Kosmos Bleu (FR) 8-1 Held up towards rear, headway 12th, chased leader 4 out, ridden 3 out, ran on from 2 out, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Osiris at Wincanton 2m 5f nov hcp chs (B) sft.

Myson (IRE) 11-8fav Held up, headway 11th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, no extra flat, 2nd of 10, 7l behind Woodenbridge Dream at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gd.

Lantaur Lad (IRE) 10-1 In touch, ridden and mistake 4 out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, well behind Gray's Eulogy at Huntingdon 3m nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) gd in Jan.

Presence of Mind (IRE) 8-1 Prominent when fell at the 4th in race won by Fearless Mel at Taunton 3m hcp chs 0-105 (E) gd in Dec, 15 ran.

Kappelhoff (IRE) 66-1 Held up in mid-division, mistake 11th, kept on same pace from 4 out, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Saucy Night at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-90 (F) gs.