Jockey Club Cheltenham And SW Syndicate Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:40 | Winning time: 5m 28.42s

Fusil Raffles²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: D A Jacob| T: N J Henderson| OR: 152| BF| C

16/5

Landed the odds in good style on first 2 runs over fences this term. Jumping went to pieces as the luckless Gumball strung them out here (2m) 4 weeks ago though and he steps up in distance now.

Form: 1P0-11P

Chantry House²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 147| C

8/11

Fine run in the Supreme for all he lost his unbeaten record under Rules and returned with victory on chase debut at Ascot (18.8f) last month, not always fluent but kept up to work. Exciting prospect.

Form: 11/113-1

Lieutenant Rocco²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: T Scudamore| T: Nick Mitchell| OR: 137

16/1

Successful first 2 starts in novice hurdles around 19f last term and back on track for new yard over fences at Chepstow (2m) last month. Likely has more to offer now back up in trip.

Form: P/311P-3

Quel Destin²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 152| C

9/2

Smart hurdler who made a promising start over fences here (2m) last month, not fluent at times and held when left second, lasting longer than Fusil Raffles at least. Should progress back up in trip.

Form: 18512-2

Forecasts

Chantry House (8/11), Fusil Raffles (16/5), Quel Destin (9/2), Lieutenant Rocco (16/1)

CHANTRY HOUSE wasn't foot-perfect when making a successful start over fences at Ascot on his return 3 weeks ago but is a very exciting chasing prospect and it will be disappointing if he doesn't follow up over this longer trip. Lieutenant Rocco shaped well for his new yard at Chepstow and could offer some value for the forecast over Quel Destin and Fusil Raffles.