Greene King IPA Novices' Chase

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 4m 14.6s

Jaisalmer¹⁸⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: S Bowen| T: M Bradstock| OR: 128| D

16/1

Dual heavy ground winner over hurdles last winter (OR 128). Could do better over fences. Interesting on debut.

Form: 4411P0-

Knocknanuss⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 131| BF| D

9/4

135-rated hurdler at his best, after a convincing win at Fontwell (2m1½f, soft) in December. Was very keen on chase debut when leading until falling at the fifth. Couldn't rule him out with a clear round, now dropped in trip.

Form: 221P4-F

Movewiththetimes²³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: B J Geraghty| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 140

4/6

Has so far raced exclusively at Cheltenham over fences, and despite being a maiden he has a smart-looking CV. Will be tough to beat if bringing his 'A' game on his reappearance.

Form: 12/423P-

The Linksman²⁶⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR: 135| CD

15/2

Impressive winner on heavy ground both here and at Bangor on his last two starts. Related to some quality chasers, and interesting that his trainer wants to switch him to this sphere in a hat-trick bid. Can't rule out a big impact on debut.

Form: 78R211-

Walsingham Grange¹⁸⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Kielan Woods| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 115| D

40/1

115-rated hurdler who goes chasing with a fair bit to prove in terms of ability, by comparison to some of this field.

Form: 321534-

Forecasts

Movewiththetimes (4/6), Knocknanuss (9/4), The Linksman (15/2), Jaisalmer (16/1), Walsingham Grange (40/1)

A fascinating novices' chase, with Jaisalmer and The Linksman both of interest now switching to this sphere, and Knocknanuss another potential challenger now dropping to the minimum trip, provided that he can jump round. However, MOVEWITHTHETIMES has already mixed it with some classy performers over fences, and he really ought to be good enough to use those experiences to help him conjur up a first win in this discipline.