starspreads.com Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 6m 24.20s

Linenhall¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 12-2| J: N de Boinville| T: B Pauling| OR: 121

4/1

Makes his handicap/chase debut having been successful in a Stratford novice and then highly-tried on one occasion afterwards. Appeared to find a big-field handicap hurdle too much to handle last time; chance if he takes to this discipline.

Form: 35/1250-

Our Reward³⁴³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: S Bowen| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 117| D

11/2

Relatively useful sort over hurdles who has shown ability in this sphere in both his starts so far. Returns now from a long absence for a yard going well at the moment although he will have to improve his jumping to make his mark.

Form: 5342/32-

Krugermac²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 110

3/1

Has had a very stop/start career of late over hurdles and despite some useful form has never really got going in that sphere. Now makes his chasing debut off a falling mark and could have more to offer and must be respected.

Form: 1287/63-

Cadeau Du Bresil¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Nick Scholfield| T: J G Cann| OR: 104| CD

5/1

Caused a shock when winning as the outsider of three over C&D in March having been pulled-up on his previous run. His two subsequent runs have been a little disappointing and he turned in a lacklustre display last time.

Form: 46P134-

Lerichi Belle^h¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: R Johnson| T: M Keighley| OR: 103

7/1

Frequently placed over hurdles she often spoilt her chance by pulling a little too hard. Ended a run of seconds last time but not in a good way (pulled-up) and now makes her handicap/chase debut stepped up in trip.

Form: 44222P-

Dylanseoghan^p¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-12| J: Page Fuller⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss Z C Davison| OR: 103| D

7/2

Ended a spell of placed efforts with a win at Stratford last time out over a longer trip (3m3f); travelled well under today's rider. Raised 4lb for that win and up in grade but could put his experience to good use.

Form: PU3231-

Non-Runners

Sergeant Brody¹⁰

Weight: 11-7| Age: 7

T: S Drinkwater J: R T Dunne

Forecasts

Krugermac (3/1), Dylanseoghan (7/2), Linenhall (4/1), Cadeau Du Bresil (5/1), Our Reward (11/2), Lerichi Belle (7/1), Sergeant Brody (12/1)

With three chasing debutantes here this is an awkward puzzle but one of those KRUGERMAC may well have a future over fences if he can get a clear run in this sphere especially as he features off a fairly decent mark. Linenhall should appreciate this smaller field than he tackled over hurdles last time out and given his hurdles form he should be able to make his mark over fences. Sergeant Brody is the final chasing debutante but his mark still looks a little high and the main danger may come from the last time out winner Dylanseoghan who is raised in class but is in a good run of form and his stamina will stand him in good stead.