Bathwick Tyres Midsomer Norton Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 14:15 | Winning time: 4m 51.20s

The Gipper¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Conor Ring⁽³⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 122

6/1

This is probably his level and ground/mark both fine, but tough to see him reversing form with Vocaliser from last time even being better off at the weights now.

Form: 2F5563

Ruby Yeats^p²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Harry Bannister| T: H Whittington| OR: 118

4/1

Probably needed the run last time out having previously been aimed at some much loftier targets than this. A better showing can be expected and she's respected having been dropped 2lb.

Form: 5/P120-9

Mr Fitzroy^t¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: James Davies| T: Miss J S Davis| OR: 118| D

14/1

Would have a chance on his best form but nowhere near that level so far this season and a revival is needed, especially off this mark.

Form: 12P-04F

Le Curieux¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Brendan Powell| T: B G Powell| OR: 113

20/1

0/6 in Britain and Ireland so far and has shown little to suggest that he's close to getting off the mark in this country.

Form: 6-050P6

Born To Size^h¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: James Best| T: K Woollacott| OR: 112| D

8/1

Slightly disappointing last time when racing too keenly and jumping poorly after an easy win at Thurles in October. May do better on second British start.

Form: 5-2771P

Broughtons Rhythm⁴⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: L P Aspell| T: O Sherwood| OR: 112

11/2

Drops in class here following a fair effort in a tougher race last time out. Just 2lb above his last winning mark with conditions to suit and shouldn't be ruled out lightly.

Form: 5431-63

Vocaliser¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: C Poste| T: R Dickin| OR: 111| C

11/8

In good form recently and finds himself on another career-high mark. Steps up in trip slightly having won here last time (new distance shouldn't be an issue) and holds major claims.

Form: 30-2121

Forecasts

Vocaliser (11/8), Ruby Yeats (4/1), Broughtons Rhythm (11/2), The Gipper (6/1), Born To Size (8/1), Mr Fitzroy (14/1), Le Curieux (20/1)

The one to beat here is VOCALISER, who has progressed well recently and is now on another career-high mark. However, just 4lb higher than winning here last time seems fair and this slight step up in trip should do his chances no harm whatsoever. However, this is no penalty kick with Broughtons Rhythm, now in an easier race, and Ruby Yeats, who may have needed the run last time, the main dangers in a race where few can be confidently ruled out.