G.C. Rickards Ltd Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:55 | Winning time: 3m 52.1s

Lucky Robin^p²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Tom Buckley⁽⁷⁾| T: B Ellison| OR: 103

11/2

Won twice over hurdles at Market Rasen at the start of last season but since then his form has dipped. Has had three starts over fences where he has yet to hit the frame. Being dropped down in distance here but others are preferred.

Form: 206444-

Lerichi Belle^h¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: C J Todd⁽⁷⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 102| D

9/4

Made all at Worcester earlier this month for her maiden success where she prevailed by 15 lengths. She has a 10lb penalty for that win but that might not be enough to stop her winning again.

Form: 6P0P4-1

Johnny Yuma^p,t¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Benjamin Poste| T: Katy Price| OR: 96| D

4/1

Won over this distance at Hexham and Southwell last month and, as a result, has had a sharp climb up the ratings. Was third behind Lerichi Belle last time at Worcester so has 17 lengths to find on the mare.

Form: P3411-3

Alltimegold^p,t⁶^{(ex 7)}

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 88| D

6/4

Been given a 7lb penalty for his success at Ffos Las last week where he was a cosy winner, scoring by 14 lengths. This will be his fifth start over fences and has strong claims.

Form: 95732-1

Primogeniture^b,t²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: Conor Shoemark| T: M Keighley| OR: 87

16/1

Yet to score in 15 attempts over obstacles and hasn't looked like winning in his two starts over fences. Needs to improve a lot on what he has shown so far.

Form: 534803-

Forecasts

Alltimegold (6/4), Lerichi Belle (9/4), Johnny Yuma (4/1), Lucky Robin (11/2), Primogeniture (16/1)

LERICHI BELLE and Alltimegold were both impressive winners last time out and this could be a good battle between the two runners here. Preference is given to the former who will ensure this is a strong pace by taking up the running just like her success at Worcester earlier in the month.