Wincanton afternoon racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, November 23

Let's kick off with some details on our selected horses at Wincanton, and we've got a full list of selections at the bottom of the page.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

 

13:30 (Wincanton) Il Pino

Paul Nicholls rarely leaves his local track without a winner and can add to his tally with Il Pino in the Lenny Roberts Memorial Trophy Novices’ Hurdle.

It is nearly a year since the Coastal Path gelding impressed in a point-to-point and he is now ready to make his debut under rules.

In the same race Nicholls also saddles Pentire Head, who already has some decent form to his name, most notably chasing home the exciting Johnnywho in a Taunton bumper in the spring on his most recent start.

For stable jockey Harry Cobden to have seemingly got off him in favour of partnering Il Pino suggests the latter has been showing up well on the Ditcheat gallops.

 

14:05 (Wincanton) Goodtimecrew

Goodtimecrew brings the benefit of a run which could be vital against this field.

Returned after an eight month absence with a neck second at Plumpton in a maiden hurdle. Race fitness might see her win.

Pawapuri was good enough to be raced at graded level last season including a fourth in the G2 Adonis Juvenile Novices Hurdle. May need first race back.

Annie K and Getmetothemoon hold each-way claims.

 

15:15 (Wincanton) Tamaris

 

Tamaris looks well placed to complete a hat-trick for the in-form Joe Tizzard team in the Evelyn Partners Handicap Chase.

The Venn Farm handler has enjoyed an excellent November so far, highlighted by big-race success in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter and a winner at Cheltenham last weekend.

Tamaris himself has made a good start to his autumn campaign and can continue his progress with victory at Wincanton.

The six-year-old was disappointing at Worcester in early August, but a subsequent wind operation looks to have done the trick judged on dominant wins at Plumpton and Fontwell.

A 5lb hike for his latest triumph does not look insurmountable as long as conditions are not overly testing in Somerset.

 

15:50 (Wincanton) Ventara

Ventara is another major contender for Tizzard in the Bruton Handicap Hurdle.

The five-year-old shaped with plenty of encouragement when second on his handicap debut at Chepstow a few weeks ago and a step up in trip should see him in an even better light.

The 5lb claim of Tizzard’s nephew Freddie Gingell is another positive for Ventara’s chances.

 

Wincanton selections in full:

WINCANTON: 12.20 Double Click, 12.55 Tritonic, 1.30 Il Pino, 2.05 Goodtimecrew, 2.40 Itso Fury, 3.15 Tamaris, 3.50 Ventara.