Aintree - Race 5 v Race Winner

This is a class 3 handicap hurdle, run over 3 miles.

The ground at Chepstow today will be soft and very testing, so this 3 miles around here will take some getting.

The race looks wide open and quite competitive, with several given chances on various pieces of form.

However, fitness must be taken on trust with several of these, as they are having their first runs of the season.

Looking at the pace angle to the race, there doesn't seem to be too much early pace.

There aren't too many genuine and confirmed front runners here.

With that being the case, the race could just be a bit of a muddling affair.

As such, it could pay to look for something that's likely to race prominently, especially with the ground as it is, as you wouldn't want to be held up too much in these conditions.

With all that in mind, there is 1 horse that appeals in this race.

The horse is number 9 CANNON FIRE.

This Evan Williams trained horse looks to have plenty going for him here today.

The horse has won in this grade, he has won on soft and heavy ground and he has won over this 3 mile trip.

He is a course and distance winner too, which is always a plus at Chepstow.

The horse is nicely handicapped on his best form.

He has previously won from a high of 114.

He runs here today from a rating of just 112.

Cannon Fire is a tough, genuine and very consistent animal.

Those are all qualities that will be needed for a 3 mile contest in soft ground at Chepstow.

Cannon Fire should also have a fitness edge over most of his rivals today, having been kept busy through the summer.

Cannon Fire usually races prominently, which also might prove to be key in this race.

Cannon Fire clearly has plenty in his favour here today.

A winner over this trip, in this grade and on this ground.

A course and distance winner, which is always a plus.

He should also have a fitness advantage over most of his rivals here today, which could prove vital in what will be testing conditions.

The horse could also get the race run to suit.



Pick : Canon Fire to win 3.15 Chepstow
Odds : 11.00
Stake : 7 / 10
Bookmaker : Bet365
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