JUBILANT is selected to make light of a 3 lb rise and make it 2-2 over fences. Halondo is closely matched with the selection on latest Southwell form and is second choice ahead of the prolific Village Master
Jubilant
Halondo
Village Master
2m7f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Village Master
J: James BowenT: Warren Greatrex
F: 1/111P41-1
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Took his record over fences to 7-9 when accounting for 4 rials at Stratford (21f) at the end of May. A 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.
3. Jubilant
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: James Owen
F: 33P1535-1
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Made a winning start to his chase career at Southwell (3¼m, good) 6 weeks ago, seeing off the reopposing Halondo by ½ length. Should have more to offer over fences and can make light of a 3 lb rise.
6. Halondo
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 243/P78-2
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Cheekpieces on first time, ½-length second of 4 to Jubilant in handicap chase at Southwell (3¼m) on debut over fences 43 days ago. Merits consideration.
8. Fame And Fun
J: Sean BowenT: Mickey Bowen
F: 725143P-3
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Revived by a return to positive tactics/refitting of cheekpieces when running out a wide-margin winner at Fontwell in January. Best effort since when third of 6 at Stratford 15 days ago.
7. Always Busy
J: Adam WedgeT: Christian Williams
F: 5221PP-14
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Off the mark over fences at Warwick in January and went in again at Southwell (3m) in May. Well-held fourth over hurdles since but may fare better back chasing.
1. Tiger Orchid
J: Luke ScottT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
F: 35/15654-5
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
12-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Enhanced good Worcester record with a win over this trip last summer. Back to that sort of form when fourth at Bangor (3m) in April but well beaten at Uttoxeter since.
2. Chemical Warfare
J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
F: 141571-66
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Prolific winner since joining this yard, career best when winning for seventh time in Sedgefield handicap chase in April. Well-held sixth in a chase/hurdle since, though.
5. Hell Red
J: Bryan CarverT: Dean Summersby
F: 443P/4-P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Seven wins during his time with Paul Nicholls. Fit from a point second in May but pulled up back under Rules at Uttoxeter last month. Can only watch after that.