12/10/19 4:30 Chepstow - System

1st Zanza 11/1 - 70
2nd Ballyandy 10/1 - 50
3rd The Knot Is Tied 18/1 - 45
3rd Garo De Juilley 40/1 - 45
4th Imperial Aura 5/1 - 5/1

Quite a tough race actually, where a big priced horse may win this. Could Zanza be it?

Zanza has a 204 day absence to overcome, but his last race was not too bad, in fact he he beat Sunshade who went on to win a Listed race after that, and also had Nube Negra in it. Zanza has won at Chepstow and won at this distance too. Connections are in form, the only worry is will he need the run after a break? we shall see!

Ballyandy just got beat in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham, and he too hasnt been since. He can run well fresh though and the stable are in good form. Distance is fine, going he will love. He has big claims here.

The Know Is Tied, will need to step up after his last win, this race is tougher. He will like the track, ground is an unknown though but Bryony is on baord and she has ridden him 4 times and placed 3 on him.

Garo De Julley won this last year at 25/1, he is 3lb higher this year. He could run a massive race. My only concern is that he may want it to dry out slightly.

Imperial Aura looks an improving horse. He won easily in february after a break, this is a big step up and his last race he won easily but didnt really beat anything apart from Dimple, but over hurdles i am not sure even Dimples is up to this grade. But he is unexposed and he could be a big improver.

My Selection: Zanza 11/1