BOB BOB RICARD has done well over fences this season and can resume winning ways back down in class. This does look competitive, though, with Jolyjump and Alien Storm heading the dangers.
Bob Bob Ricard
Jolyjump
Alien Storm
2m1f Nov Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Alien Storm
J: David BassT: Charlie Longsdon
F: 3-6133132
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Pair of handicap chase wins here this season and was a good second at Chepstow last month despite making jumping errors. Should go well again back at this venue.
1. Bob Bob Ricard
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 11257P14
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Improved for the switch to fences this season, winning 3 good-ground handicaps, including at Doncaster last month. Far from disgraced in a class 2 at Newbury since and needs considering back down in class.
7. Miss Fedora
J: Ellis CollierT: Seamus Mullins
F: 63631541
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Not the most consistent but she made it 2 from 2 over this C&D 17 days ago. This a tough ask from 4 lb out of the handicap. though.
3. Le Fauve
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 2352-35
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
138
Verdict
Bought for €105,000 after going down by a nose on hurdling debut in France but has disappointed after a promising third in Aintree listed event on yard debut, breaking a blood vessel last time. Bit to prove sent chasing on handicap bow.
5. Tactical Affair
J: James BowenT: Warren Greatrex
F: 423-65444
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Fairly useful hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott last winter. Yet to scale same heights switched to fences for present stable, though mark continues to tumble at least.
4. Flamelco
J: Tom CannonT: Sarah Humphrey
F: 21313542
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Suspect jumper of fences but opened chase account on third start for current yard at Catterick in December and went in again at Huntingdon in January. Back to form when second at Ffos Las 2 weeks ago so not taken lightly.
6. Jolyjump
J: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh Moore
F: 24413P42
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Built on chase debut to win at Southwell in November. Best effort since when good second of 5 there (15.8f, good to soft, 5/1) 34 days ago. Shortlist material off the same mark with headgear applied.