Timeform UK SmartPlays: Thursday October 22

Thursday's final bet comes under the floodlights at Chelmsford


"Mezzotint saw off bang-in-form course specialist Kalon Brama over C&D 12 days ago and was unlucky not to finish much closer at Wolverhampton three days later..."

Timeform's SmartPlays team pick out the best bets on Thursday...

Courtown Oscar - 15:55 Carlisle

Courtown Oscar was a ready winner on his chase debut when last seen in May and can make a successful return under Richard Johnson. Orange Nassau looks to have solid claims, while Settledoutofcourt should bounce back to form before long.

Butlergrove King - 16:15 Ludlow

Butlergrove King showed further improvement when opening his account at Worcester two weeks ago, despite pressing for home plenty far enough out. He rates the type to do better still for Dai Burchell and gets the nod to defy a 7-lb higher mark. Dabinett Moon arrives unexposed and is feared now handicapping, with Buck Mulligan also fancied to make a place.

Mezzotint - 19:25 Chelmsford City

Mezzotint saw off bang-in-form course specialist Kalon Brama over C&D 12 days ago and was unlucky not to finish much closer at Wolverhampton three days later, so needs treating as though still at the top of his game. He therefore can confirm placings with that rival, with Use Your Filbert another to note back from a short break on all-weather debut.

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Back Courtown Oscar in the 15:55 Carlisle
Back Butlergrove King in the 16:15 Ludlow
Back Mezzotint in the 19:25 Chelmsford

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