Dick Christian Novices' Chase

Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 4m 7.2s

Agreement²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Robert Williams⁽³⁾| T: Mrs N S Evans

14/1

Chasing newcomer who has seen plenty of action on both the Flat and over hurdles, though has not shown nearly enough to suggest that he is good enough to win this.

Form: 87/0025-

Sussex Road^p¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Lee Edwards| T: A Sadik| OR: 62

25/1

Failed to complete in three of his last four starts and 0-16 under rules. If the leading players run up to form he may need to thumb a lift back to the stables.

Form: PP3P35-

Romain De Senam^h,t⁴⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 138

1/20

French import who won first time out for his current trainer but has failed to add to that in seven subsequent starts. Nonetheless, he has put up a couple of decent efforts since switching to fences and that next win should not be long in coming. Should give the top weight most to do.

Form: 315752

Non-Runners

A Hare Breath⁴⁸

Weight: 11-5| Age: 9

T: B Pauling J: David Bass

Forecasts

Romain De Senam (1/20), A Hare Breath (4/6), Agreement (14/1), Sussex Road (25/1)

To all intents and purposes this is a two-horse race and despite his penalty A HARE BREATH is taken to follow up a win at Bangor that is working out very well. Romain De Senam should pick up one of these races soon and is not dismissed lightly with an 8lb pull at the weights, though it is impossible to make a case out for either of the other pair. 1. A Hare Breath 2. Romain De Senam 3. Agreement