14:40, Unibet Same Race Multi Summer Handicap Hurdle
Moon Chime 8/1, 1pt each-way (4 places)
The big handicap hurdle of the day could go the way of David Killahena & Graeme McPherson's Pether's Moon gelding, Moon Chime. The 7 year old was fancied for a big field handicap at Aintree in April but was brought down at the first. He managed to make amends at Hexham afterwards when slicing through the field approaching the last hurdle to win by a widening margin. He left the impression that day that there is more in the tank and that a bigger field and stronger pace would be beneficial. He has never been out of the first 4 since sent handicapping and it's worth noting that his two defeats when completing came after a break. Moon Chime hasn't run over hurdles since that Hexham victory 77 days ago which would therefore, have been of some concern but the stable sent him to Goodwood last month for a run on the flat and looks to have been aimed at this since. He'll handle any ease in the ground if the rain arrives and looks set for a big run.
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