Chepstow

14:17

Pertemps Network Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Date 2026-02-21
Distance 2m3f98y
Class Class 4
Going Soft
Type Chase
Surface Turf
Age Band 5yo+
Prize £5,281
Weather Overcast
Temp 10.2°C
Wind 19mph W
Rain 88%

Runners (10)

EW Terms: 3 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)
# Silk Horse Jockey / Trainer Wt Gear Form OR RPR TS Last Crs Dst Val Scr EW Odds
6
Another Fine Mess
Grey
J:Bryan Carver
T:Jeremy Scott
J:Bryan Carver
T:Jeremy Scott
165 F1-511
113
126
111
16d -7
26.4
0.41/1
13/8
38%
Scored over hurdles here in December and followed up on recent chasing debut at Doncaster
3
Risk De Pluie
Bay
J:Toby McCain-Mitchell(5)
T:Ben Clarke
J:Toby McCain-Mitchell(5)
T:Ben Clarke
167 t 2-2632
115
127
112
21d -3
30.4
0.41/1
13/8
38%
0-9 over fences but has posted some good efforts this season; respected
4
My Friend Sean
Bay
J:Stan Sheppard
T:Tom Lacey
J:Stan Sheppard
T:Tom Lacey
166 tp 1-1466
114
114
89
72d +16
25.9
2.00/1
8/1
11%
Five-time hurdle winner; safely held in first three chases; needs to up his game here
8
Holeshot
Bay
J:Conor O'Farrell
T:Tim Vaughan
J:Conor O'Farrell
T:Tim Vaughan
164 5-75FP
112
120
90
63d +9
17.9
2.50/1
10/1
9%
Seemed to be running well before falling two starts ago but struggled last time; risky
5
Jack To Bat
Chestnut
J:Kevin Brogan
T:Jonjo & A J O'Neill
J:Kevin Brogan
T:Jonjo & A J O'Neill
165 2/344-
113
-
-
303d +13
21.5
3.00/1
12/1
8%
Unexposed 7yo who showed clear promise as a novice hurdler last season; chase debut today
9
Melton Mossy
Bay
J:Conor Ring
T:Evan Williams
J:Conor Ring
T:Evan Williams
162 t 5-2R17
110
-
-
72d +12
16.2
6.25/1
25/1
4%
5-19 over hurdles; on fairly tough mark for chase debut and wants better ground
1
Pyramid Place
Bay
J:James Best
T:Harriet Dickin
J:James Best
T:Harriet Dickin
167 b 8-6058
115
-
-
25d +14
17
16.50/1
66/1
1%
Useful hurdler in his prime but out of form this season; chase debut today
NR
Star Of Affinity
Bay
J:Brendan Powell
T:Joe Tizzard
J:Brendan Powell
T:Joe Tizzard
167 t 35-421
115
122
112
12d
16.3
Has made promising start to chasing career; comes here after winning a recent match race
NR
Gris Majeur
Grey
J:NON-RUNNER
T:Sheila Lewis
J:NON-RUNNER
T:Sheila Lewis
165 P2-123
113
121
100
86d
15.8
In good form when last seen in the autumn but others here may have more potential
NR
Arctic Conditions
Bay
J:Richard Patrick
T:Clive Boultbee-Brooks
J:Richard Patrick
T:Clive Boultbee-Brooks
156 t /6-734
104
-
-
52d
13.5
Had uninspiring form over hurdles but is open to improvement on this chase/handicap debut
Horse bet365 William Hill Boyle Sports Ladbrokes Unibet
Another Fine Mess
13/8 13/8 13/8 13/8 6/4
Risk De Pluie
6/4 11/8 13/8 6/4 13/8
My Friend Sean
15/2 15/2 15/2 15/2 8/1
Holeshot
9/1 9/1 9/1 9/1 10/1
Jack To Bat
11/1 10/1 10/1 10/1 12/1
Melton Mossy
25/1 22/1 22/1 20/1 22/1
Pyramid Place
66/1 40/1 40/1 33/1 33/1
Star Of Affinity
- - - - -
Gris Majeur
- - - - -
Arctic Conditions
- - - - -

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st Risk De Pluie
30.4
OR: 16.3 Form: 3.5 Odds: 10.6
13/8
2nd Another Fine Mess
26.4
OR: 15.8 Form: 0 Odds: 10.6
13/8
3rd My Friend Sean
25.9
OR: 16 Form: 7 Odds: 2.9
8/1
4 Jack To Bat
21.5
OR: 15.8 Form: 3.5 Odds: 2.2
12/1
5 Holeshot
17.9
OR: 15.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.4
10/1
6 Pyramid Place
17
OR: 16.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8
66/1
7 Star Of Affinity
16.3
OR: 16.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0
8 Melton Mossy
16.2
OR: 15 Form: 0 Odds: 1.2
25/1
9 Gris Majeur
15.8
OR: 15.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0
10 Arctic Conditions
13.5
OR: 13.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0

Ratings

HorseORRPRTS
Risk De Pluie
115
127
112
Pyramid Place
115
Star Of Affinity
115
122
112
My Friend Sean
114
114
89
Another Fine Mess
113
126
111
Jack To Bat
113
Gris Majeur
113
121
100
Holeshot
112
120
90
Melton Mossy
110
Arctic Conditions
104

Last Run

HorseLast RunStatus
Star Of Affinity 12d ago Quick return
Another Fine Mess 16d ago Fit
Risk De Pluie 21d ago Fit
Pyramid Place 25d ago Fit
Arctic Conditions 52d ago Fresh
Holeshot 63d ago Fresh
My Friend Sean 72d ago Fresh
Melton Mossy 72d ago Fresh
Gris Majeur 86d ago Fresh
Jack To Bat 303d ago Long break