smarkets.com Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 3m 56.6s

Notre Ami^h¹⁵⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Tom Cannon| T: N J Gifford| OR: 122| D

7/2

Having won a bumper and twice over hurdles, chasing must always have been on the agenda. Starts life over fences on a good mark having had a break and highly likely to do well in this sphere.

Form: 221P10-

Tikkinthebox^t³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Matt Griffiths| T: J Scott| OR: 122| BF| D

4/1

Been running well of late and another solid effort when third at Newton Abbot last time. Sure to give his running and go well again.

Form: P1-1713

Mcgroarty^t²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: S Bowen| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 120| D

11/4

Twice a winner over hurdles and makes debut over fences today off what looks a good mark. Won a point-to-point so should do well over the larger obstacles and is respected.

Form: 11765-5

Golden Vision^h,t³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 119| BF| D

3/1

Not had many chances but was slightly disappointing when well backed at Sedgefield last time. Should be cherry ripe now and would be a big player if putting best foot forward.

Form: 13/P-435

Sad Eyed Dylan^t1⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 115

5/1

Off the mark in points at the 7th attempt and having shaped when on only second start over hurdles last time, it's interesting that connections head straight over fences. Tongue-tie goes on and should be in the mix.

Form: 55P-132

Forecasts

Mcgroarty (11/4), Golden Vision (3/1), Notre Ami (7/2), Tikkinthebox (4/1), Sad Eyed Dylan (5/1)

A tight little contest that can go the way of NOTRE AMI on chase debut. Having done well over hurdles he is bred to be a chaser and it would be a surprise if he doesn't end up better than this mark. Mcgroarty is respected and can chase him home.