Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:30 | Winning time: 4m 15.40s

Glajou^p,t1⁵⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 131| BF| CD

5/2

Fair ex-French hurdler who readily landed a C&D handicap over fences in December. Found less than looked likely 9 days later and held when falling at Wincanton latest. Tongue tie added.

Form: 7-2413F

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Blacko³³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: A King| OR: 127| D

10/3

Dual 2m juvenile winner last term but has flattered to deceive in a trio of handicaps over hurdles this term. Now has attentions turned to chasing.

Form: 11P-555

King D'Argent²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 125| BF| D

4/5

Fairly useful winner over hurdles/fences who has been in fine form this term, making the most of a good opportunity in a jumpers bumper last month. Fell last chase start but didn't do a lot wrong.

Form: 231F13

Forecasts

King D'Argent (4/5), Glajou (5/2), Blacko (10/3)

Despite crumpling on landing at Newbury when last seen over fences, KING D'ARGENT has actually taken well to chasing, and having showcased his well-being in jumpers bumpers of late, he looks the way to go. A tongue tie may help Glajou's finishing effort and he's feared most.