Chepstow
12.25 O’Faolain’s Boy won a bumper at this track and is a former points winner. Looks a nice prospect and should be suited by the trip.
1.00 Keppols Hill has had problems with his jumping but clearly has ability.
1.35 Newbury winner Vasco D’Ycy comes from an unfashionable yard and could represent value for money. Jockey Dennis O’Regan seems keen on Ruacana.
3.20 Giles Cross has a formidable record in this type of race and has been runner up in this event twice. He handles the ground but is on a high mark. Sono Sasta won here last time out. Gets in off a light weight and is one for the short list. Teaforthree looks the type for this race. Stays well and was a good 6th in the Hennessy. Alfie Spinner stays well and normally jumps well. The lightly raced Universal Soldier will handle the ground and comes into the reckoning. My 2 against the field would be Sono Sasta and and Teaforthree.
Sandown
12.45 Course and distance winner Kentford Grey Lady looks the one to beat.
2.25 Melodic Rendezvous and Pendra look the ones to concentrate on.
3.00 Ifyouletmefinish was second at Taunton last time and had pulled well clear of the 3rd horse. He should handle the ground and looks the one to beat. Chesil Beach Boy is an interesting outsider.
3.40 Fruity O’Rooney has decent form in some of the big handicap chases and should go well. A;lfie Spinner is another to consider.
Wincanton
2.40 Big Fella Thanks was 3rd in the Becher Chase at Aintree and should be there or thereabouts again.
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