Weatherbys Novices' Chase

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 6m 7.3s

Belami Des Pictons¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: L Treadwell| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 148

1/4

Highly rated on his hurdles form, so no surprise to see him kept to this grade after a couple of bloodless successes over fences. A live contender again despite the penalties starting to stack up against him. He likes to make the running, so it will take a good effort to overhaul him in his present form. That said, he is unlikely to get an uncontested lead so does need to up the ante once more.

Form: 33111-4

Zeroeshadesofgrey⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: T E Whelan| T: N B King| OR: 140

3/1

Ran well over fences at Wetherby on his penultimate start but was a tad below expectations in a competitive heat over hurdles at Cheltenham last time out. Well worth another chance in a race of this nature and can play a strong role in what looks certain to be a tactical event.

Form: 1429-12

Non-Runners

Dueling Banjos¹⁵

Weight: 10-13| Age: 7

T: K Bailey & M Nicholls J: David Bass

Prince Of Steal¹¹

Weight: 10-13| Age: 7

T: H J Evans J: James Banks

Forecasts

Belami Des Pictons (1/4), Zeroeshadesofgrey (3/1), Dueling Banjos (7/2), Prince Of Steal (11/2)

This has all the hallmarks of a tactical event as both Zeroshadesofgrey and Duelling Banjos can make the running. However, BELAMI DES PICTONS has really thrived of late and just edges the nomination as a the more proven determined character. Prince Of Steal is a useful hurdler on his day but has yet to impress over fences. He may need more time but is certainly capable of winning a race of this nature once he gets his jumping sorted out. 1. Belami Des Pictons 2. Zeroeshadesofgrey 3. Dueling Banjos