Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:55 | Winning time: 5m 31.30s

Flowery^h¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: C O'Farrell| T: I Jardine| OR: 121

11/4

Has shot up 26lb in the ratings since his winning spree started at Sedgefield in December but won his latest start with ease, so possible he's still got more to offer. Personal best required but has thrived since joining his current yard.

Form: 0R1121

Wilberdragon^t³⁴¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-9| J: J J Burke| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 118

11/1

Back on a winning mark after a short sequence of poor efforts. Has a chance to redeem himself at the weights but recent form raises too many questions to forward the gelding with any more than tepid confidence to make the frame.

Form: 313555-

Henry's Joy^b1³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 117

8/1

Won from a 3lb lower mark on his penultimate start and not beaten far last time either; first-time blinkers can help the gelding focus and has to merit a second look in this company. Shortlisted.

Form: 252313

Lough Salt^e/s1¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: J McGrath| T: R C Guest| OR: 115| BF| C

9/2

Yet to win over fences but has been in reasonable form of late, so not without claims on the best of his form. Possible he's best over 3m so the slightly shorter trip is a cause for concern though.

Form: 452322

Absolutely Dylan¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Danny Cook| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 112

11/2

Won two of his six starts over fences and is probably better than a literal reading of his last two starts would have you believe. Does need to bounce back from a poor run but possible something was a miss last time. The betting can guide.

Form: 13148P

Astracad²⁴

Age: 13| Weight: 11-0| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 109| D

7/2

Has won or been placed in 42% of his starts over fences and gets near top marks for consistency. Proved he's no back number yet with another win last time out and, considering he's from from as high as 145, his present rating looks very tempting.

Form: P2F321

Crest^p,t³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Alain Cawley| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 109

10/1

Well held here in three of his last four starts and has plenty to prove just now. Just 1lb higher than his last winning mark but recent form is very off-putting.

Form: 21PP46

Forecasts

Flowery (11/4), Astracad (7/2), Lough Salt (9/2), Absolutely Dylan (11/2), Henry's Joy (8/1), Crest (10/1), Wilberdragon (11/1)

ASTRACAD still loves his racing and his determination can see him roll back the years for another win. The gelding is thrown in on the pick of his past form and, despite him not being the force he once was, he's already proved he can hold his own in this sort of company. Flowery has been revitalised since joining his current yard and is another to bear in mind, while Henry's Joy is in good form at present and his younger legs can ensure his elder rivals know they have a race to win. Support in the betting for Absolutely Dylan would have foundations on the best of his efforts and he too merits close scrutiny given the impeccable record of his yard at this course.