Betting.Bet Novices' Chase

Off time: 13:01 | Winning time: 5m 11.49s

Thebannerkingrebel^t1⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden| D

13/8

Smart bumper performer who was a useful 3-time novice hurdle winner last season. Travelled well long way in Welsh Champion Hurdle on return and should be spot on for this chase debut. Tongue tie on.

Form: 1F130-6

Stratagem^t¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-8| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 140

1/2

Disappointed on Cheltenham reappearance but quickly back on track when switched to fences at Warwick 25 days later, impressing with his jumping and caught only close home. Should improve.

Form: 131-62

Non-Runners

Edwardstone²²

Weight: 11-0| Age: 6

T: A King J: Tom Cannon

Forecasts

Stratagem (1/2), Thebannerkingrebel (13/8), Edwardstone (2/1)

Invariably a good novice chase and this year's renewal is no exception, despite only 3 runners. STRATAGEM looked a natural in the jumping department at Warwick and can put that chase experience to good use and see off Edwardstone and Thebannerkingrebel.