2:09 Chepstow Tips

Lundi Noir won his first and only hurdle last season at Market Rasen. First time out this season in a handicap hurdle over course and distance, he showed his mark to be about right when finishing a close 3rd, just tiring late on.

Kim Bailey and Matt Nicholls' Irish point winner High Tea made the frame on two of his three hurdling starts. Making his handicap debut here and the longer trip is likely to suit the three mile point to point winner under the care of rider Tom Bellamy.

Unexposed 5-year-old. Just one start over hurdles, winning a novice hurdle by 13 lengths this time last year. The well-beaten third has run a couple of nice races since. The good small yard has been patient with this one, and they know how to get one ready. A handy opening handicap mark for this contest on his return and helped by a good apprentice claiming 5 lbs.

Midnight Ginger last ran in June and was reported lame 145 days ago. This will be her first run back since. She has consistent course form, finishing in the first three five times from six starts. The ground will suit, and she was beaten just a head in this race in 2023 when returning from a similar break. The rider gets 10lb. He's inexperienced but rode a winner in Ireland. That, combined with what already looks like a very fair handicap mark, makes the 16/1 a chance worth taking.