Durdar Graduation Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 4m 1.47s

Cheddleton²⁶⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR: 149| CD

11/1

Already a much better chaser than hurdler, successful over C&D and Haydock last term. Back from 8 months off but he can make his presence felt.

Form: 13/4113-

Elvis Mail²¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: C O'Farrell| T: N W Alexander| OR: 145| D

20/1

Useful hurdler and quickly bettered that form as a chaser. Scored at Ayr on his seasonal return last season, so he merits consideration on his comeback run here.

Form: 1/1422F-

Gumball³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 148| D

3/1

Smart hurdler/chaser at his best last term for Philip Hobbs. Made a winning start for current yard in 2m York handicap on the level last month and needs considering back in this sphere now.

Form: 31F403-

Minella Drama^h¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 149| D

1/1

Smart hurdler who made a winning start over fences after 7 months off in 2m Uttoxeter novice handicap, jumping right but making virtually all. Holds good claims with improvement in the pipeline.

Form: 11212-1

War Lord²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Brendan Powell| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 139| D

11/2

Fairly useful hurdler who took his form up a notch with victory in 4-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (2m) on his debut over fences 29 days ago. Open to progress, and well in the mix.

Form: 13047-1

Champagnesuperover^t²¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Adrian Heskin| T: O Murphy| OR: 134| D

11/1

Useful winning hurdler but pulled up in Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (3m) in April. Goes chasing on his seasonal return and can't be discounted with yard among the winners.

Form: 24127P-

Forecasts

Minella Drama (1/1), Gumball (3/1), War Lord (11/2), Cheddleton (11/1), Champagnesuperover (11/1), Elvis Mail (20/1)

MINELLA DRAMA got off to the perfect start over fences when scoring at Uttoxeter and this smart hurdler can follow up here at the chief expense of Gumball, who got right back on track for new handler Fergal O'Brien when winning on the Flat at York and is much respected now reverted to chasing. War Lord is another who can have a say after his debut success at Newton Abbot.