Jane Clugston Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 18:03 | Winning time: 5m 34.0s

Land League^p,t¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: C Gethings| T: S Edmunds| OR: 107

5/2

Has yet to score over fences but he has shown some promise on his four starts. He was second of seven at this track last time over 2m3f. Has gone up 2lb but this trip is likely to help as he was a winner over further in point-to-points. Big chance.

Form: 3/04-352

Perpignan²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-13| J: Nick Scholfield| T: Christian Williams| OR: 106

13/2

Remains a maiden in five starts under Rules but has been successful in point-to-points. Showed some modest form over fences, including last time at Southwell (1m7½f) when third of four. Likely type over fences.

Form: 115-773

Tokaramore^h¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Ross Chapman| T: I Jardine| OR: 105

6/1

Was successful over hurdles at Musselburgh (2m4f) back in February. Has been well held on her two starts over fences since then but has now been eased 4lb by the handicapper. Has to be considered off this mark.

Form: 4213-48

Ballycrystal Court^t²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Nathan Moscrop⁽⁵⁾| T: R Menzies| OR: 104

15/2

Was quite smart over hurdles, with success coming in his novice campaign at Musselburgh (2m3½f). Made his debut over fences over this C&D last time where he was sixth of eight. Should improve from chase debut.

Form: 2553-36

Tanrudy^p1²³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: S Bowen| T: N J Hawke| OR: 96| BF

5/2

Still a maiden after nine starts, five of which have come over fences. Fell at Worcester (2m7f) two starts back but was much better last time at Southwell (2m4½f) when third of eight. Cheekpieces on for first time. One to consider off same mark.

Form: 6-324F3

Kilmoganny^p,t³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Sean Houlihan⁽³⁾| T: Katy Price| OR: 74

6/1

Yet to score in 18 attempts so far in his career. Has gone close a few times over fences this season, including latest when fourth of 10 at Stratford (2m3½f). Down 4lb and up in trip. Each-way chance.

Form: 3-P3254

Max O¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: Philip Armson⁽⁷⁾| T: R J Armson| OR: 73

20/1

Has won three times in point-to-points but has yet to transfer his form across to Rules. Was eighth of 10 last time at this track over hurdles (2m½f). This is his second start over fences. Difficult to make a case for.

Form: 2-P4658

Forecasts

Land League (5/2), Tanrudy (5/2), Tokaramore (6/1), Kilmoganny (6/1), Perpignan (13/2), Ballycrystal Court (15/2), Max O (20/1)

LAND LEAGUE made a promising return to fences last time here over a shorter trip when finishing second. That distance might just have been on the sharp side for him so expect him to break his maiden over this longer trip. Although Tanrudy is still a maiden, his best form has come over fences and off the same mark as his third place finish at Southwell recently, he should go close in this contest, while Tokaramore has yet to shine over fences but this latest mark gives her a good opportunity to be competitive.