GB - Chepstow - Race 6

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

23.6f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft (Heavy in places)

12.0K

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Verdict

GENIETOILE is worth another chance to build on his promising debut in this sphere having got no further than the first at Uttoxeter 4 weeks ago. Fat Faced Columbo seemingly has his quirks but he's progressive and remains unexposed, while Ali Star Bert goes well here and returns to a more suitable level.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Point winner who showed fair form over hurdles in 2023/24 without getting his head in front. Encouraging start in this sphere following a 22-month absence when third of 9 at Chepstow before coming down at the first at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve. Tongue strap back on and remains open to improvement. 1st Pick 3 Genietoile (Fr) Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell Trainer: Rebecca Curtis J: Toby Mccain-Mitchell T: Rebecca Curtis	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Point winner who showed fair form over hurdles in 2023/24 without getting his head in front. Encouraging start in this sphere following a 22-month absence when third of 9 at Chepstow before coming down at the first at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve. Tongue strap back on and remains open to improvement.
14	Progressive sort who was a close second to a next-time-out winner (pair clear) on handicap/chase debut at Exeter. Went one better in a similar event at Taunton 4 weeks ago, though result was still in balance when left clear at the last. Raised another 8 lb but remains with potential. 2nd Pick 14 Fat Faced Columbo (Ire) Jockey: James Best Trainer: Richard Mitford-Slade J: James Best T: Richard Mitford-Slade	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Progressive sort who was a close second to a next-time-out winner (pair clear) on handicap/chase debut at Exeter. Went one better in a similar event at Taunton 4 weeks ago, though result was still in balance when left clear at the last. Raised another 8 lb but remains with potential.
8	Bounced back to form when enhancing his fine record at Southwell with wins there in November (beating pair of subsequent winners) and December. Found Surrey National too competitive since but can make presence felt here. 3rd Pick 8 Ali Star Bert Jockey: Jack Quinlan Trainer: Shaun Harris J: Jack Quinlan T: Shaun Harris	97	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Bounced back to form when enhancing his fine record at Southwell with wins there in November (beating pair of subsequent winners) and December. Found Surrey National too competitive since but can make presence felt here.

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