bet365 December Novices' Chase (Grade 2)

Off time: 13:35 | Winning time: 5m 53.1s

Coup De Pinceau¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 139| D

9/2

Two from two over fences and looked a natural at Ludlow last week when defying a 10lb penalty. Trainer has won this race three times in the last five years and sure to play a major role.

Form: 6216-11

King Of Realms²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: T J O'Brien| T: Ian Williams| OR: 139| C| D

7/4

Has always been regarded as a chaser and looked the part when making a winning debut in this sphere when making most at Ascot last month. Wouldn't be concerned should the rain arrive and did win over hurdles at this venue last season.

Form: 0/2210-1

Rocky's Treasure¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 147| CD

11/8

Front-runner who impressed in rattling off a hat-trick on Good ground in small fields this autumn. Seemed to improve for soft ground when chasing home Santini at Newbury last time and if that race hasn't left a mark, he could take some pegging back.

Form: 5-41112

Theclockisticking²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: C Gethings| T: S Edmunds| OR: 138| D

8/1

Consistent handicapper over hurdles though perhaps should have won more than he did in that sphere. Simple task when beating sole rival on chase debut at Fakenham but did left on that occasion and needs to fence better here.

Form: 2-42541

Forecasts

Rocky's Treasure (11/8), King Of Realms (7/4), Coup De Pinceau (9/2), Theclockisticking (8/1)

Providing his gallant second to Santini last time hasn't left a mark. ROCKY'S TREASURE can get back on the winning trail in a fascinating little contest. Coup De Pinceau has impressed on both starts over fences and looks the one to take advantage if that is the case and King Of Realms is another who has a bright future over fences.