Major Philip Verdin Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 12:37 | Winning time: 3m 59.8s

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Odds

Sydney De Baune

15/8, 9/5, 15/8

9/4

King's Tempest

7/2, 4/1, 7/2

3/1

Sage Monkey

4/1, 7/2, 4/1, 9/2

4/1

Torhousemuir

11/1, 10/1, 8/1, 9/1, 8/1

5/1

Emperor Commodos

22/1, 20/1, 22/1, 20/1, 22/1

14/1

Tikkinthebox

20/1, 18/1, 16/1, 14/1

16/1

Burrenbridge Hotel

9/1, 10/1, 9/1, 10/1

20/1

Norphin

33/1, 28/1, 25/1, 28/1

20/1

Ring Eye

33/1, 40/1, 33/1, 40/1

25/1

SP Book Percentage 118.35

Forecasts

Sydney De Baune (9/4), King's Tempest (3/1), Sage Monkey (4/1), Torhousemuir (5/1), Emperor Commodos (14/1), Tikkinthebox (16/1), Burrenbridge Hotel (20/1), Norphin (20/1), Ring Eye (25/1)

Sydney De Baume appeals as the type to win races over fences. Such was the improvement shown last time that he can still be considered off an 11lb higher mark. However, this shorter trip around this sharper circuit on faster ground raises serious doubts about his chances. King's Prospect represents an in form trainer and is another to appeal now switching to the chasing ranks. This mark is one his trainer feels is one that he should be able to exploit, however he has disappointed once too often and preference is for BURRENBRIDGE HOTEL. Henry Oliver's horses are running well having had the benefit of their first run back from the summer recess. He spreadeagled a small field at Chepstow over hurdles in the spring and is on an attractive mark judged on that effort. Torhousemuir was travelling like a winner when coming down last time. If the market signals he in none the worse for that mishap and a six month break, then he would have to enter calculations.