2.25 Kempton
Racing Post Weekender Pendil Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Class 1) (5YO plus)
Winner £13,340
Adams Island: Impressed with bold jumping wins at Uttoexter and Doncaster this season (solid third to RSA Chase hope Wymott in-between) so disappointing when he couldn’t make his mark off 136 in decent handicap chase at Ffos Las; Has a lot to do to beat useful horses here but small field will help him.
American Trilogy: Gained first win since County Hurdle Romp when coming home clear of 122 rated rival here last time (following two well below par efforts); Small field chase just what he needs so given plenty of respect.
Captain Chris: Made a big impression over hurdles last year (won twice here); Been second on all four starts this season, (three over fences) but twice against leading Arkle contenders (breathing hampered him at Cheltenham) ; Mistakes cost him victory at Sandown in strong contest last time out but should make amends before tilt at the Arkle.
VERDICT: An open goal for CAPTAIN CHRIS to get his head infront before the festival. A case can be made that he’d have beaten Arkle favourite Medermit with a clearer round at Sandown last time and he faces nothing of that calibre here.
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