GB - Chepstow - Race 6

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

19.5f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

RISK DE PLUIE scored in good style over C&D last month and can make light of a 7 lb rise at the chief expense of Jaipaletemps who bids for a fifth victory of the campaign. My Friend Sean could be a danger.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Reliable sort who got off the mark in this sphere in good style (well-backed) in a novice handicap over C&D 22 days ago. Up 7 lb but has more to offer. Leading player. 1st Pick 1 Risk De Pluie (Fr) Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell Trainer: Ben Clarke J: Toby Mccain-Mitchell T: Ben Clarke	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Reliable sort who got off the mark in this sphere in good style (well-backed) in a novice handicap over C&D 22 days ago. Up 7 lb but has more to offer. Leading player.
2	Developed fine partnership with stable conditional (aboard again here) when bagging fourth race this term at Taunton in January. Posted another good effort when second of 5 in 2m handicap here 22 days ago. Solid claims nudged up 1 lb. 2nd Pick 2 Jaipaletemps (Fr) Jockey: Rian Corcoran Trainer: David Pipe J: Rian Corcoran T: David Pipe	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Developed fine partnership with stable conditional (aboard again here) when bagging fourth race this term at Taunton in January. Posted another good effort when second of 5 in 2m handicap here 22 days ago. Solid claims nudged up 1 lb.
4	Completed a hat-trick over hurdles at Uttoxeter last May. Yet to match that form sent chasing but better signs when third of 7 to Risk de Pluie over C&D 22 days ago, producing his most convincing round of jumping to date. Not ruled out if taking another step forward. 3rd Pick 4 My Friend Sean (Ire) Jockey: Stan Sheppard Trainer: Tom Lacey J: Stan Sheppard T: Tom Lacey	95	-	-	-	9%	Scratched
Analysis Completed a hat-trick over hurdles at Uttoxeter last May. Yet to match that form sent chasing but better signs when third of 7 to Risk de Pluie over C&D 22 days ago, producing his most convincing round of jumping to date. Not ruled out if taking another step forward.

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