Racing Partnership TRP Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 5m 32.50s

Imperial Presence²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: R Johnson| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 149

6/4

Wasn't disgraced on his return to action in Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month and is likely to be a lot sharper this time. Hasn't stood much racing of late but suited by trip and ground and is respected despite the burden of top weight.

Form: 2/11124-

Sizing Platinum^t¹⁶

Age: 11| Weight: 11-12| J: T Scudamore| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 149| C

12/1

Successfully returned from a break to win over 2m at Chepstow last month and positive that he's also got a course win to his name. He's up 4lb though and consistency hasn't been his strong point; he's been held from this sort of mark before.

Form: 2/25U01-

Tea For Two³²

Age: 10| Weight: 11-8| J: Lizzie Kelly⁽³⁾| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 145| D

7/2

13lb below his last winning mark but has completed only twice since returning from wind surgery; albeit in the face of stiff tests such as the Cross Country Chase and Grand National. The tip is ideal but needs to bounce back here.

Form: P36PUP-

Romain De Senam^h,t¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Lorcan Williams⁽⁵⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 141| BF| D

6/1

Holding his form well but is 4lb above his winning mark from Fontwell last month; came up short from this rating last time and again looks a slightly risky option.

Form: UP1412-

Saintemilion^t³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 124| BF

11/4

Improved since joining his current yard but form lines of his last start suggest that he's got a bit to find with Princeton Royale; can make the running but no easy task on these terms. Jockey bookings say he's the preferred stable option.

Form: 3/P0213-

Non-Runners

Princeton Royale¹⁸

Weight: 11-5| Age: 10

T: N B King J: Wayne Hutchinson

Knockgraffon⁵⁹

Weight: 11-4| Age: 9

T: O Murphy J: Aidan Coleman

Forecasts

Imperial Presence (6/4), Saintemilion (11/4), Tea For Two (7/2), Romain De Senam (6/1), Princeton Royale (15/2), Knockgraffon (8/1), Sizing Platinum (12/1)

PRINCETON ROYAL can make this a good test if he runs his usual race and will ensure that no quarter measure is given. Imperial Presence hasn't seen too much action of late but is also respected at this level, while Tea For Two is better than he's shown of late and will appreciate the return to this sort of trip. Knockgraffon is another to bear in mind if supported in the betting market.