Collect totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 16:56 | Winning time: 7m 11.90s

King Cool^p1,t1¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 95

5/1

Only win to date arrived in Fontwell novice hurdle in February 2016. Very much an in and out performer since. Rating is plummeting, he needs the array of new headgear to bring about some improvement.

Form: 508U53

The Lion Dancer^b²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: N D Fehily| T: C J Mann| OR: 94| CD

11/10

Scored over C&D last month (left clear at the last), though only two finished that race. Previous efforts didn't amount to a lot and, raised 8lb, requires plenty more to add to tally.

Form: P66R31

Two Hoots⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Nick Scholfield| T: J Scott| OR: 91

4/1

Out of the frame in three starts over fences. Was going well before unseating here in February. Takes a big step up in distance and it needs to prove beneficial.

Form: 50-54U5

Hab Sab⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Jack Sherwood⁽³⁾| T: Mrs L C Jewell| OR: 85

20/1

Maiden after seven starts in bumpers/hurdles and has shown very modest ability, a theory that held up when he was beaten out of sight here on chase debut in January (2m1f, soft). Significantly longer trip must bring sharp improvement in fortunes

Form: 402-598

Ulva Ferry⁸⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR: 83

7/2

Has failed to hit the frame in three starts over hurdles and two over fences. Already 13lb lower than for his first start over fences, but is hard to fancy until he shows more.

Form: 60-05P

Non-Runners

Fearsome Fred²⁰

Weight: 11-11| Age: 9

T: Dr J R J Naylor J: Dave Crosse

Forecasts

The Lion Dancer (11/10), Ulva Ferry (7/2), Two Hoots (4/1), King Cool (5/1), Fearsome Fred (6/1), Hab Sab (20/1)

The Lion Dancer looks set to be a short price here having scored by a wide margin over C&D last month. He was off the bridle and under pressure an awful long way from home in that contest and, while he stayed on well, things essentially fell apart in front of him. He's up 8lb now and, on balance, is opposable. King Cool is dropping down the ratings and gets new headgear that might improve his fortunes while Two Hoots is also slipping down the weights and may figure over this longer trip. A chance is taking on FEARSOME FRED, who has fair form over hurdles without winning and should stay this trip. In a modest bunch, he could make a winning start in this sphere.