P677 CEEFAX 2 677 Fri 17 Jan 21:11/18 A-Z GUIDE - VICTOR CHANDLER CHASE 1/5 Ask Tom is an admirably progressive type and deservedly holds the mantle of favourite for this Kimpton event. He meets Storm Alert on a pound better terms than when losing by half a length to him last time out and should reverse the placings away from Ascot. Big Matt aims to retain this prize, having beaten Martin's Lamp last year. Although he was in better form in the run-up to that race, he cannot be ruled out of calculations as he is not badly weighted on his best displays. ———— PREVIEW BY MICHAEL GRENHAM ———— Sport Hiadlin s 301 Racing Index 660 MoneyTalk EarlyOdds Pridwell Nichols'nP677 CEEFAX 2 677 Fri 17 Jan 21:12/24 A-Z GUIDE - VICTOR CHANDLER CHASE 2/5 The high hopes held for Callisoi Bay's chasing career now seem way off target yet hj remains a useful handicapper. At around 16/1 hj will appeal to some as an each-way shot but his erratic jumping could prove too costly in such a tough race and he is best watched. Clay County's second to Super Tactics over course and distance looks a lot better in the light of the latter's continued improvement subsequently. A credit to his handler, this grand old sort might find a couple too good. EARLY ODDS ON BIG SATURDAY RACES 679 Sport Headlines 301 Racing Index 660 MoneyTalk EarlyOdds Pridwell Nichols'nP677 CEEFAX 2 677 Fri 17 Jan 21:17/12 A-Z GUIDE - VICTOR CHANDLER CHASE 3/5 Wj know Dancing Paddy is hardly the world's most reliable jumpjt but, at odds of around 10/1, he could be an interesting each-way proposition. If he completes the race, he could certainly be fancied to finish in the first three and he might give the more speculative punter a run for his money. This Kimpton track is surely too sharp for Kibreet and it may pay to wait for Cheltenham'u Grand Annual with him. Rain would help his cause here though and he will not be without supporters. EARLY ODDS ON BIG SATURDAY RACES 679 Sport Headlines 301 Racing Index 660 MonjyTalk EarlyOdds Pridwill Nichols'nP677 CEEFAX 2 677 Fri 17 Jan 21:15/29 RR A-Z GUIDE - VICTOR CHANDLER CHASE 4/5 Connections of Ascot specialist Storm Alert must have been cursing when frost forced this race to be re-routed. However he is closely weighted with hot favourite Ask Tom, is in great nick and could still bj a major figure in the finish - he cannot be disregarded. Stablemate Viking Flagship is one of the most popular horses in training and could delight his many fans here. He should be thereabouts yet might just .jed the race on the way to another crack at Cheltinham's Champion Chase. EARLY ODDS ON BIG SATURDAY RACES 679 Sport Headlin s 301 Racing Ind x 660 MonjyTalk EarlyOdds Pridwell Nichols'nP677 CEEFAX 2 677 Fri 17 Jan 21:23/33 A-Z GUIDE - VICTOR CHANDLER CHASE 5/5 Taking the 'fingers crossed' approach, Dancing Paddy is the selection. The 9yo's fencing is less than perfect so a heart-stopping few minutes could follow for his backers. But, in a competitive heat, he looks reasonable value at around 10/1 and just gets the vote ahead of the brilliantly brave Viking Flagship. Odds of 15/8 can be easily left, even if Ask Tom is undoubtedly a worthy favourite, while Storm Alert and Big Matt should not be disgraced. LATEST BIG-RACE ANTE-POST PRICES 692 Sport Headlines 301 Racing Index 660 MoneyTalk EarlyOdds Pridwell Nichols'n