The Jumps Season Opener at Chepstow continues on Saturday, all stay on Sky Sports activities Racing, that includes a typically-competitive renewal of the Silver Trophy.
3.20 Chepstow – Crebilly heads 18 runners for Silver Trophy sizzler
Coach Jonjo O’Neill final gained the Wasdell Group Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle (3.20) in 2007 with Do not Push It, who would go on to win racing’s most well-known contest, the Grand Nationwide, three years later.
Working in the identical colors of powerhouse proprietor JP McManus, Crebilly is on the high of the weights and heads most markets for this yr’s renewal.
A constant type, he scored over fences final season and put up a career-best when runner-up within the Plate at Cheltenham. He charges an intriguing runner as he reverts to hurdles off this decrease mark.
Stablemate Jipcot has his first begin since switching from Ben Pauling’s yard and would have sturdy claims if in a position to construct on his third-place end within the Imperial Cup in March.
Of the others, Doyen Quest bids for a hat-trick, whereas Irish Hill and Afadil signify champion coach Paul Nicholls.
2.45 Chepstow – Cuthbert Dibble and Springwell conflict over fences
Final yr’s winner of the Tom Malone Bloodstock Novices’ Chase (2.45) Surprising Celebration went on to land the Grand Annual on the Cheltenham Pageant for Dan Skelton.
Skelton this time saddles Boombawn, who has gained one among 4 begins over fences since Might and has been freshened up for this take a look at.
Cuthbert Dibble is an intriguing chase debutant for Nigel Twiston-Davies after a productive hurdling profession thus far, profitable 4 occasions and ending third within the Pertemps Community Closing on the Cheltenham Pageant.
The O’Neill crew ship Springwell Bay for a primary begin over fences, whereas Nicholls runs Revolt and Mombasa comes over from France to signify Noel George and Amanda Zetterholm. Resplendent Gray (Olly Murphy) completes the sector.
4.20 Hexham – In-form Dinons and Skyjack Hijack function
Up at Hexham, the First Class Catering From Falcons Occasions Handicap Hurdle (4.20) appears a highly-competitive contest.
Prime weight Dinons is 2 from two over hurdles since transferring to present coach Brian Ellison, together with profitable at this monitor in June.
Jennie Candlish’s Skyjack Hijack scored at Carlisle and Perth on his final two outings over hurdles however might want to enhance once more as he heads up in grade underneath Sean Quinlan.
The Susan Corbett-trained Velasco is a course and distance winner and ought to be revered after touchdown a Musselburgh handicap on his final begin in April.
Watch each race from Chepstow and Hexham all stay on Sky Sports activities Racing on Saturday October 12.
