Chepstow
Tomorrow, April 5, 2025ChaseClass 42m7f
Verdict
Verdict
A tricky puzzle to solve despite the small field but the vote goes to AWAYTHELAD, who is really getting the hang of chasing now and Ben Pauling's 8-y-o can supplement his Southwell success last month from a 5 lb higher mark. Heading up the dangers is Nothin To Ask, who isn't the force of old but was placed for the second successive start when last seen at Newcastle in December. Down to his last winning mark, Thor de Cerisy completes the shortlist.
Awaythelad
Nothin To Ask
Thor De Cerisy
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 2. AwaytheladJ: Callum PritchardT: Ben PaulingF: 1P7-34P21
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictDual hurdles winner last winter and is really getting the hang of chasing now, opening his account in 7-runner handicap at Southwell (24.3f, good) last month, asserting early in the straight before being closed down late. Should remain competitive on the back of a 5 lb rise. 
5. The Boola BossJ: Jamie BraceT: Rebecca CurtisF: 52-130P31- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictHad his usual tongue tie reapplied and bounced back to his best to win for the second time this season in 6-runner handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f, good) just over a fortnight ago, responding well to a positive ride. Hasn't often strung good runs together, however.
1. Olivers TravelsJ: Shane FenelonT: Peter & Michael BowenF: 3311254P- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 133
VerdictBumper/hurdles winner who improved significantly with cheekpieces fitted over fences last summer, landing back-to-back Worcester handicaps (23f). Held back by mistakes since and returns from 4 months off with a bit to prove.- 3. Nothin To AskJ: Liam HarrisonT: Fergal O'BrienF: P52-68732
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 112
VerdictFairly useful handicap hurdler/winning chaser who isn't the force of old, but his handicap mark now reflects that and he was placed for the second successive start at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) back in December. Freshened up since so he'd be folly to ignore (has had a wind op). - 4. Thor De CerisyJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Neil MulhollandF: 11P-025P5
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictDual chase scorer last season and, although winless this term, shaped as if back in top form despite typically travelling better than he finished when 5ΒΌ lengths fifth of 6 to The Boola Boss at Newbury (22.4f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. Interesting back down to his last winning mark. - Unnamed Favourite
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