THE MIDWIFE has made a fine start over fences and can deliver again at Chepstow. Militaire ran well at Southwell last time and is respected up in trip. Safe Destination is another to consider.
The Midwife
Militaire
Safe Destination
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. The Midwife
J: Joe AndersonT: Grace Harris
F: 57533212
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Continues in top form, opening account over fences in C&D handicap last month before a fine run under a penalty at Warwick, making a big move into contention despite a series of errors and seeing her race out well. Leading claims.
5. Militaire
J: Brendan PowellT: Warren Greatrex
F: 42334/P42
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
No match for a thriving sort at Southwell last time but went about things in a much more likeable manner than on his chasing debut after being strong in the betting. One to consider up in trip.
9. Dreams Of Diamonds
J: Sean BowenT: Peter & Michael Bowen
F: 3P-322
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Placed all 4 completed starts over fences, albeit a bit flattered by his proximity to the winner at Ffos Las 4 weeks ago, his jumping not so clean as it might have been. Bit more needed.
1. Safe Destination
J: Mr Toby McCain-MitchellT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: P55-12112
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
A reformed character this season, taking handicaps at Southwell and Taunton under this rider while the pair did well again when second contesting a 0-110 for the first time at the latter track 4 weeks ago. Nudged up 1 lb and can give another good account.
4. Exmoor Forest
J: James DaviesT: Nigel Hawke
F: 31P37333
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Scored at Bangor (3m) in June and remains in good heart, again third and not beaten far at Taunton behind Safe Destination last time. Place claims once more.
6. Ask Brewster
J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
F: 831-138P5
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Hurdles/point winner who scored on chasing debut at Ludlow (3m) on return. Ran his best race since behind a couple of these at Taunton last month but didn't impress with his jumping. Down another 2 lb.
2. Roger Rarebit
J: Tom BellamyT: Tom Lacey
F: 2U/1P3P-24
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Lightly raced since his successful chase debut at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) in November 2023, running respectably in a competitive event at Haydock 8 weeks ago, disputing lead until bad mistake 4 out. One to note back up in trip.
8. Wot You Wearing
J: Sean HoulihanT: Robert Stephens
F: 7-2506P0P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Modest handicap hurdler (last 2 wins here) who hasn't really fired of late and has work to do now going chasing.
3. Castle Daragh
J: Jack TudorT: David Pipe
F: 1-PPP
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Point winner who made a successful start under Rules in C&D hunter chase last spring. However, he has failed to complete on all 3 starts this term, including in a handicap at Taunton last time. Has it all to prove.