Trev Jones Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:45 | Winning time: 4m 6.76s

Eskendash^t¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: Fergus Gregory⁽³⁾| T: O Murphy| OR: 122

4/1

Winning hurdler who was runner-up in 2m handicap chases at Kempton and Ayr upon joining this yard in the spring. Not at best the last twice but this is a good opportunity down in grade.

Form: 7/522-52

Caddyhill⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR: 117| D

11/8

Front-running hurdler who took his form up a notch when scoring at Bangor on seasonal debut. Disappointing since but now makes chasing debut for new yard after a short break. Not discounted.

Form: 513-174

Lord Schnapps^t¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 115

11/2

Good efforts when runner-up in handicap chases at Worcester and Ffos Las for new yard this season. Not himself the last twice, though, so arrives with a bit to prove.

Form: 6/P-227P

Away At Dawn^h¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 113| D

9/4

Fair hurdler who has made mistakes on his first two outings over fences but could put in a more efficient round in this low-pressure scenario. Worth considering from fair mark.

Form: 4622-66

Forecasts

Caddyhill (11/8), Away At Dawn (9/4), Eskendash (4/1), Lord Schnapps (11/2)

ESKENDASH is a tricky sort who hasn't really kicked on from a positive start for his current yard. He's better than this grade however, and is worth a chance to capitalise on what seems like a good opportunity. Away At Dawn is a player if his jumping improves, while Caddyhill could play a part if he takes to chasing on debut for Jennie Candlish.