Today's Horse Racing Tips: Overawed to score at big odds at Chepstow

In the absence of our resident tipster Chris Baker, Steve Chambers steps into his shoes, and picks out three fancies on today’s action at Chepstow on Thursday...

Chepstow Tips

Overawed - 14:07 Chepstow

Ten-year-old Overawed bagged some notable handicap chase victories last season, but she has struggled to build on those successes this season. However, the veteran mare has been given a helping hand by the handicapper after disappointing at Southwell earlier this month and she can strike gold at huge odds in the 14:07 at Chepstow. Dropped 3lb to a mark of 105, she is now only 4lb higher than her last winning mark, and having finished second and third on her last two visits to Chepstow then she can deliver the goods on Thursday afternoon.

Danseur Du Large - 14:37 Chepstow

Polly Gundry's Danseur Du Large was a winner at Fontwell in October off a mark of 100, and the eight-year-old will line up in Chepstow's 14:37 off the same mark this afternoon and he can return to winning ways in a mediocre event. Gundry's charge failed to build on that Fontwell success by putting in a number of disappointing efforts, but having showed glimpses of a return to form at Fontwell last time out off a mark of 101, Danseur Du Large can kick on land another win today.

Imphal - 15:07 Chepstow

Gary Moore's Imphal was a fair performer on the Flat, but he can break his maiden tag over hurdles this afternoon in the 15:07 at Chepstow. Last seen finishing fourth in a decent Sandown contest, the seven-year-old has been handed an eye-catching 3lb drop in the handicap, so off a mark of 102 he looks like he can outclass his rivals in what is a race awash with mediocre competitors.