Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares' Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 12:30 | Winning time: 6m 45.08s

Carnspindle^p¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Bannister| T: W Greatrex| OR: 120| D

8/1

On and off the bridle when second of 4 at Fakenham recently but had fair form last term including good sixth of 15 in hot event at Punchestown in May. Stays and should be thereabouts.

Form: 443-6P2

Loveherandleaveher²⁸⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 118| D

7/4

Unexposed mare who makes chasing bow for top yard. No luck at all first two starts over timber but much better after. Second at Hereford followed by 2m4f win at Huntingdon in February. Absence to overcome and tries new trip but is of interest.

Form: 21U/F21-

Lamanver Odyssey²⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: R Johnson| T: T Lacey| OR: 115

85/40

Struggled over hurdles last season for Jack Barber and makes debut here for new yard. Dual hurdles winner a few years ago for Harry Fry. Yard in decent form and champion jockey booked for chasing bow.

Form: P/4504P-

Ballybough Nora¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Matt Griffiths| T: J Scott| OR: 112| D

8/1

Stays well and off the mark in Newton Abbot 3m2f h'cap hurdle in April. Poor chase debut last time when pulled up at Uttoxeter having continually jumped right. Surprise to see her racing left-handed again so watching brief advised.

Form: 3541-7P

No No Juliet^p1²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: J J Burke| T: O Sherwood| OR: 107

9/1

Only win to date came 12 months ago in Fontwell 2m5f h'cap hurdle. Tailed off from halfway on chasing bow at Fontwell last time and has plenty to prove on that poor display. First-time cheekpieces now applied.

Form: 1334-63

Bee Crossing^p1,t²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: T Scudamore| T: M Scudamore| OR: 105| DWS

9/1

Placed 5-8 under Rules but yet to get her head in front. Makes chase debut here on first start after wind surgery and with first-time cheekpieces added. Yard have 30% current strike rate so worth checking for any market confidence.

Form: 327/53-6

Forecasts

Loveherandleaveher (7/4), Lamanver Odyssey (85/40), Ballybough Nora (8/1), Carnspindle (8/1), No No Juliet (9/1), Bee Crossing (9/1)

With the benefit of a previous outing this campaign CARNSPINDLE is narrowly preferred to chase debutante Loveherandleaveher. The topweight is a proven stayer and may strip fitter now than when second last time at Fakenham. Loveherandleaveher could well improve for the extra half mile and switch to fences, but that is to be seen. Hailing from her top yard she is worthy of great respect on her first start since February. It will be interesting to see if the change of yard helps the slightly disappointing Lamanver Odyssey, and the switch to chasing may help the cause of bottom weight Bee Crossing who remains a maiden.