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14:50 Chepstow

Sunday 27 December 2020

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Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race)

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Yala Enki²²

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Bryony Frost| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 159

10/1

Placed in the last 2 runnings of this. Good second on reappearance at Cheltenham and ought to be in the mix if none the worse for an early fall in the Becher at Aintree.

Form: 0313-2F

Truckers Lodge^p⁶⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Lorcan Williams⁽³⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 155| C

8/1

Runner-up in this last year before going one better in Midlands National in March. Went up 14 lb for that but didn't get the chance to show what he could do from new mark on reappearance (unseated).

Form: 24121-U

Ramses De Teillee^t²²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe| OR: 153| C

14/1

Enhanced good strike rate and better than ever in process when narrowly seeing off Yala Enki at Cheltenham in November. Probably worth forgiving a lesser run over National fences since.

Form: 110-517

Lord Du Mesnil^p,t²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Paul O'Brien⁽³⁾| T: R Hobson| OR: 152| BF

14/1

Progressive stayer last term. Beaten favourite in Kelso hurdle on return and midfield over 21f at Aintree (National fences) since. This trip more suitable but hard to be sure what form he's in.

Form: 1122-49

The Hollow Ginge^v²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N A Twiston-Davies| OR: 144

20/1

Very useful staying chaser on his day who reacted positively to a first-time visor (retained) when fourth of 18 at Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury 4 weeks ago, staying on to be nearest finish.

Form: 371P-U4

Vieux Lion Rouge^p,t²²^{(ex 4)}

Age: 11| Weight: 10-11| J: C O'Farrell| T: D Pipe| OR: 140| C

14/1

Added to excellent record over Aintree's National fences when notching second win in Becher. Have to be doubts about him backing that up only 3 weeks on but fact he won here last year provides hope.

Form: 1997-51

Springfield Fox²²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: James Bowen| T: T R George| OR: 142| C

6/1

Unbeaten in points and ready winner of first 2 chases last winter. Unseated in National Hunt Chase final start. Promising second in 3m course hurdle on return. Remain very much unexposed over fences.

Form: 2211U-2

The Two Amigos²²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Matt Griffiths| T: Nicky Martin| OR: 142| D

10/1

Likeable stayer who built on a good reappearance third when 12 lengths second to Secret Reprieve over 3m here 22 days ago. Goes off the same mark and should give another good account.

Form: 3542-32

Big River^p,t⁴²

Age: 10| Weight: 10-8| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 141

16/1

Wins over fences have come in small fields, latterly at Kelso (3m) in January, but he does have some good efforts to his name in big-field handicaps. Ought to be sharper for last month's return.

Form: 5/PP15-3

Dominateur⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Brendan Powell| T: O Sherwood| OR: 141| C

14/1

Won 2 3m novice handicap chases here last winter. Never a threat in Midlands National final start last term but that's not to say he can't make an impact in these races. Reappearance run creditable.

Form: F1137-3

Captain Drake^p,t1²²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-7| J: Bryan Carver⁽³⁾| T: H Fry| OR: 140

20/1

Second in Midlands National in March and won over hurdles on return. Below par back chasing since (well behind some of these here latterly) but yard in very good form in recent days. Tongue tie added.

Form: 1U2-1P5

Prime Venture^p⁴⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-6| J: T J O'Brien| T: Evan Williams| OR: 139

12/1

Good fourth in this last year off 4 lb lower and finally got off the mark over fences in 3-runner Sedgefield novice handicap on reappearance. One of 2 strong contenders for yard.

Form: 44F2P-1

Joe Farrell²²

Age: 11| Weight: 10-4| J: Ben Jones⁽³⁾| T: Miss R Curtis| OR: 137

33/1

Won 2018 Scottish National and third to Truckers Lodge in Midlands National in March. Not at this best in 3 outings this term but is well handicapped if staging a revival.

Form: 373-6P6

Christmas In April^p⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-3| J: R M Power| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 136| BF| D

10/1

Thorough stayer who scored 3 times last season. As good as ever when 13 lengths second to Cloudy Glen in Southern National on reappearance and should relish these conditions.

Form: 1131P-2

Bobo Mac^p²²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: S Bowen| T: T Symonds| OR: 135

14/1

Useful chaser who shaped well when third to Secret Reprieve (The Two Amigos second) in 3m course handicap on reappearance 3 weeks ago. Respected with his yard continuing in good form.

Form: 12722-3

Secret Reprieve²²^{(ex 4)}

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 130| BF| C

4/1

Low-mileage sort who posted a smart effort when seeing off The Two Amigos by 12 lengths in 3m handicap here (soft) 3 weeks ago. Well treated under penalty with more to come.

Form: 5/522-F1

Didero Vallis²²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 131| BF

25/1

Dual winner over fences in 2018 and not disgraced after 10 months off when sixth in 3m Ascot handicap on return. Lacklustre display in Grand Sefton at Aintree since, though.

Form: 5/P52-68

Alminar^p,t³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Tom Buckley⁽⁵⁾| T: N J Hawke| OR: 118| C

66/1

Likeable chaser who scored over 3m here (heavy) in January. Good reappearance third in a competitive event at Cheltenham but has pulled up at Haydock since.

Form: 1/31P-3P

Forecasts

Secret Reprieve (4/1), Springfield Fox (6/1), Truckers Lodge (8/1), Christmas In April (10/1), The Two Amigos (10/1), Yala Enki (10/1), Prime Venture (12/1), Vieux Lion Rouge (14/1), Ramses De Teillee (14/1), Dominateur (14/1), Bobo Mac (14/1), Lord Du Mesnil (14/1), Big River (16/1), The Hollow Ginge (20/1), Captain Drake (20/1), Didero Vallis (25/1), Joe Farrell (33/1), Alminar (66/1)

SECRET REPRIEVE readily saw off reopposing pair The Two Amigos and Bobo Mac over 3m here at the start of the month and looks well-in under just a 4 lb penalty, particularly as his lightly-raced profile provides the hope for better still. Springfield Fox is another unexposed chaser who likely has more to offer and he's a big threat. Christmas In April and Truckers Lodge are others to consider.