Venetia Williams has a good record with horses of Marescou’s profile...
Stratford and Wincanton are the venues for Sunday's Timeform SmartPlays...
Marescou (15:00)looks a good bet in what is, admittedly, an open handicap chase at Stratford, where Pigeon Island is likely to prove the biggest danger. Marescou was a Grade 2 winner for Guy Cherel at his peak in France and, if producing anything near that level of form, he should prove too hot to handle off his current BHA mark of 120. Marescou shaped pleasingly on debut for Venetia Williams last time, travelling well for much of the way before folding weakly over a trip that is likely to have stretched his stamina. Williams has a good record with performers of Marescou's profile, and he could be another ready to add to her list of successes.
Current Event (15:40) looks an upwardly mobile handicapper and the type to cope with giving weight away in a contest of this nature, making him a good bet proposition despite his relatively short odds. Current Event has won his last three starts for Paul Nicholls and the manner of his recent performances suggests that he should have little problem adding to this tally. The five-year-old has travelled and jumped with enthusiasm in recent starts, implying that he hasn't finished improving yet, and, given the ability of his trainer, he could have a fair amount left to give in both the short and long term.
Raphiell (17:00) is relatively unexposed given his age and he looks the type to win again having impressed last time at Southwell over a similar distance when taking a handicap chase. Raphiell travelled well on that occasion, looking suited by the step up in trip, and the way he responded to pressure in the closing stages suggested an admirable attitude that should hold him in good stead for today's affair. This afternoon's contest will mark just his third chasing start, and there is enough reason to believe that he can continue progressing based on his hurdles form.
Timeform SmartPlays:
Back Marescou @ 5.95/1 in the 15:00 at Stratford
Back Current Event @ 2.021/1 in the 15:40 at Wincanton
Back Raphiell @ 4.03/1 in the 17:00 at Stratford
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