Eric And Lucy Papworth Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 16:01 | Winning time: 5m 23.5s

Just Minded³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Danny Cook| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 119| C

5/4

Cost €40,000 as a three-year-old and has already paid his way with wins in a bumper and over hurdles. The Kayf Tara gelding failed to complete in two of his three previous starts over fences, though, and now comes here with a bit to prove.

Form: 312-FP3

Bigpipenotobacee⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Adrian Heskin| T: T R George| OR: 112

3/1

Poor completion rate so far and a bit of a leap of faith would be required to support him in only his second start since November 2016. Others more appealing this time around.

Form: 93U/4F-P

Minella Tweet^t²⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-0| J: P J Brennan| T: P Henderson| OR: 111

3/1

Well held behind a decent type latest but this looks potentially easier and, given that he's on a handy enough mark just now, the gelding has a solid chance at the weights.

Form: 114773

Phoeniciana³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: L P Aspell| T: L Wadham| OR: 110

11/2

Bits and pieces of form over hurdles give the mare a chance but she is still a maiden after 10 previous attempts and is probably best watched on, this, her first start over fences.

Form: 224-5P3

Non-Runners

Romulus Du Donjon²⁶

Weight: 10-10| Age: 7

T: R Dobbin J: Daniel Sansom

Forecasts

Just Minded (5/4), Bigpipenotobacee (3/1), Minella Tweet (3/1), Romulus Du Donjon (5/1), Phoeniciana (11/2)

MINELLA TWEET has plenty going for him at this level and looks the most reliable option from a moderate bunch. Just Minded may have more to offer now that he's actually completed a round of fencing, so he merits a check in the betting. While Phoeniciana has some solid hurdles form to her name and could be a the main beneficiary if her main rivals get themselves into a tangle.