Race cards · Sat 18 Feb
Saturday 18 February · Wincanton, England
15:42 JenningsBet Christchurch Handicap Chase
- Distance
- 3m 1f 30y
- Going
- Good
- Class
- 3
- Prize
- GBP 22000
- Runners
- 5
Race preview
Despite having to shoulder top-weight in this contest, FANTASTIKAS could be worth taking a chance on eased in grade following a disappointing run in the Welsh Grand National in December. He has been dropped 6lb in the ratings since that run and would be dangerous to rule out, but Ede'iffs Elton has had wind surgery since finishing fourth over 2m4f at this track in December and should not be underestimated. Sam Barton also warrants respect.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switch Hitter | F/1322-7 | Bryony Le Clerc | P F Nicholls | 11 12 | 11-2 | |
| 2 | Wake Up Early | 13-2127 | Lee Edwards | Dr R D P Newland | 10 8 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | Fantastikas | 17P-60P | Sam Twiston-Davies | N & W Twiston-Davies | 12 0 | 7-2 | |
| 4 | Ede'iffs Elton | 14-PF34 | Harry Kimber | R Walford | 10 9 | 5-4 | |
| - | Sam Barton | 3233-14 | Thomas Bellamy | Miss E C Lavelle | 11 4 | 9-2 | |
| NR | Captain Tommy | UP23-7P | James Bowen | Ian Williams | 10 10 |