Fingle Bridge Seeks First Chase Victory at Uttoxeter
A promising chase debut from Fingle Bridge is expected to be a key event on Tuesday's National Hunt card at Uttoxeter, where the talented seven-year-old bids to go one better than his chase debut last time out. Trainer Olly Murphy's decision to start the horse in a Beginners' Chase at Exeter 22 days ago proved wise, as Fingle Bridge gained valuable experience while ultimately ending the day in second place.
However, that outing has set up Fingle Bridge nicely for his first over-fences campaign, with Gary and Josh Moore's Salver boosted by a solid fifth-place finish and a subsequent Grade 2 win at Sandown. The field also includes Dan Skelton's Largy Belter, who boasts an impressive record but will face an uphill task to catch Fingle Bridge.
In contrast, the other contenders appear less convincing, with Phantom of the Points, David Pipe's seven-year-old, making his debut over fences after a 225-day layoff. Autonomous Cloud and Madaket, meanwhile, headline the Avonside Supplies & Etex Handicap Chase at Newcastle, while Sole Solution has an intriguing chance to make a successful chase debut.
At Newcastle, Fingle Bridge reopposes four rivals in the Make The Move To Midnite Handicap as he seeks to extend his winning streak on this course. Meanwhile, the Bet Β£10 Get Β£40 With BetMGM Handicap offers a thrilling contrast of last time out winners against established handicappers, including Priapos and Marry The Night.
A promising chase debut from Fingle Bridge is expected to be a key event on Tuesday's National Hunt card at Uttoxeter, where the talented seven-year-old bids to go one better than his chase debut last time out. Trainer Olly Murphy's decision to start the horse in a Beginners' Chase at Exeter 22 days ago proved wise, as Fingle Bridge gained valuable experience while ultimately ending the day in second place.
However, that outing has set up Fingle Bridge nicely for his first over-fences campaign, with Gary and Josh Moore's Salver boosted by a solid fifth-place finish and a subsequent Grade 2 win at Sandown. The field also includes Dan Skelton's Largy Belter, who boasts an impressive record but will face an uphill task to catch Fingle Bridge.
In contrast, the other contenders appear less convincing, with Phantom of the Points, David Pipe's seven-year-old, making his debut over fences after a 225-day layoff. Autonomous Cloud and Madaket, meanwhile, headline the Avonside Supplies & Etex Handicap Chase at Newcastle, while Sole Solution has an intriguing chance to make a successful chase debut.
At Newcastle, Fingle Bridge reopposes four rivals in the Make The Move To Midnite Handicap as he seeks to extend his winning streak on this course. Meanwhile, the Bet Β£10 Get Β£40 With BetMGM Handicap offers a thrilling contrast of last time out winners against established handicappers, including Priapos and Marry The Night.