Bathwick Tyres EBF/TBA Mares' Novices' Chase

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 5m 39.7s

Act Now^t²²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: David Noonan| T: A J Honeyball

12/1

Winner of two of her 12 hurdles, she makes her debut over fences in a decent contest. Best form over further, so might find this trip on the sharp side.

Form: 1241-52

Jessber's Dream^t⁴⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 139| D

1/1

Above-average hurdler who has been held in decent handicaps on last two starts, the latest after a break. Should strip fitter for this chasing debut and looks to hold leading claims.

Form: 2/542P-3

On Demand^t⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Mitchell Bastyan⁽⁵⁾| T: C L Tizzard| C

7/1

Fair hurdler whose three wins over timber came at this track. Only a reasonable debut over fences at Exeter last week, but return to this track has to be a plus.

Form: 0-31573

Pearl Royale²⁹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: G Sheehan| T: N J Hawke| D

6/1

Off the mark over hurdles when demolishing her rivals at Southwell in March. Returns from a break for her chasing debut and has something to find on hurdles ratings.

Form: 352221-

Secret Door¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Kieron Edgar⁽³⁾| T: H Fry

8/1

Won a couple of handicap hurdles, but struggled off higher marks in subsequent outings and the chasing route has been forced on connections. Interesting to see how she fares on this first run over fences.

Form: 11-3395

Theatre Territory¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen⁽³⁾| T: W Greatrex| OR: 128

5/1

Fair hurdler when trained by Nicky Henderson and gradually getting her act together over fences for current trainer. Ran really well to finish second to a subsequent winner at Cheltenham last time and has every chance with experience on her side.

Form: F467-22

Forecasts

Jessber's Dream (1/1), Theatre Territory (5/1), Pearl Royale (6/1), On Demand (7/1), Secret Door (8/1), Act Now (12/1)

Theatre Territory ran particularly well last time and could be a tough nut to crack, but if JESSBER'S DREAM can translate her hurdles form to chasing she ought to make a winning debut. On Demand will appreciate the return to her favourite track, while Secret Door may also make her presence felt on her first start over fences.