Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase (Listed)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 5m 15.81s

Sam Brown²⁶⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: H Cobden| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 152| BF| D

11/2

Low-mileage chaser who impressively landed first 2 starts, powering clear in a Grade 2 at Haydock, before pulled up in Ascot Grade 2 when labouring by halfway. Well worth another chance after break.

Form: 141/11P-

Imperial Aura^t1²³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 157| C| D

7/4

Consistent 7-y- o who made great strides over fences last term and signed off with stylish win in listed 20f handicap at Cheltenham. Tongue strap on. Has more to offer so leading claims on return.

Form: 1/31221-

Ardlethen²³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 138

25/1

Useful chaser who reappeared with 3m novice win at Chepstow and largely ran with credit after. Drops back in trip here and has plenty to find on form too so others appeal more.

Form: 123520-

Black Op^t³¹¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: J J Burke| T: T R George| OR: 150| BF| D

13/2

Smart chaser but not seen out since chasing home Slate House in Grade 1 novice at Kempton last Boxing Day. Has won off a break though and still low mileage so not dismissed after 10-month absence.

Form: 304/122-

Brewin'upastorm²³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Aidan Coleman| T: O Murphy| OR: 150| C

11/4

Smart hurdler who quickly matched that form over fences with stylish wins here and Taunton. 6/1, still to be asked for effort when unseating 4 out in Arkle Chase at Cheltenham. Remains with potential.

Form: F42/11U-

Windsor Avenue²⁸⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: B S Hughes| T: B Ellison| OR: 148| BF| CDWS

11/2

Looked smart chaser in making with easy 20f wins at Sedgefield and Carlisle but didn't go on in expected manner and not seen after taking late fall in Haydock Grade 2. Could bounce back after wind op.

Form: 12/112F-

Forecasts

Imperial Aura (7/4), Brewin'upastorm (11/4), Windsor Avenue (11/2), Sam Brown (11/2), Black Op (13/2), Ardlethen (25/1)

IMPERIAL AURA is taken to continue his rapid progress from last term and add to his impressive listed handicap win at the Cheltenham Festival. Brewin'upastorm has the potential to pose a big threat but will need to jump better than when unseating in the Arkle Chase there, while Black Op, Sam Brown and Windsor Avenue can all be considered too in a most intriguing listed chase.