'Rising Stars' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 4m 55.6s

Grand Sancy^h²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 149| C

4/5

Smart type over hurdles and hasn't taken him too long to reach the same level over fences, winning 19.5f Chepstow listed event in good style 4 weeks ago. In-form yard has very good record in this.

Form: 23341-1

Hurricane Harvey³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 139| C| D

9/2

Progressive over hurdles last term and set to do even better over fences judged on his defeat of Emitom in Uttoxeter maiden over this trip on his reappearance 5 weeks ago. Looks sure to improve.

Form: 3/2113-1

Ga Law³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: D A Jacob| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 138

2/1

French recruit who has made a very good impression switched to fences this autumn, making all with ease in Fontwell maiden and Exeter handicap. Looks capable of making his mark at this higher level.

Form: 16-11

Forecasts

Grand Sancy (4/5), Ga Law (2/1), Hurricane Harvey (9/2)

Not much to separate this trio. 4-y-o GA LAW has readily landed maiden/handicap chases this autumn and is selected to make the most of the weight he receives from his two rivals and take the step up to Graded company in his stride.