Devon Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 4m 55.40s

Any News¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 141| C

9/2

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner last autumn. Sixth in Swinton Hurdle in May and went close to making a winning chase debut at Warwick on return. Not in same form at Cheltenham since, however.

Form: 2UP-623

Coconut Splash²⁶⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 137

7/2

Maiden hurdle winner who took well to fences last term, clear of the rest when runner-up to the very smart Chantry House at Wetherby in February. Probably has more to offer this season.

Form: 2F1/322-

Jay Bee Why²¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: J J Burke| T: A King| OR: 136| D

10/3

Irish point winner who showed useful form in winning 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles at up to 21f last season. Type to make a chaser.

Form: 10/1515-

Gallyhill²¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 136WS

9/4

Cost £450,000 after sole point win and won Newbury novice on Rules bow in January. Held back by greenness when beaten at Ascot before shaping amiss at Aintree. Remains with potential now chasing.

Form: 1/12P-

Striking A Pose²¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Brendan Powell| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 128| CD

11/2

Irish point winner who made a winning handicap bow at Wincanton. Defied a penalty with ease back in a novice at Exeter but failed to complete upped in class since. Off 7 months. Chase debut.

Form: 3311PU-

Menapian²⁴⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-3| J: Paul O'Brien| T: Mrs H R J Nelmes| OR: 79

250/1

Poor maiden hurdler who is miles out of the handicap on chase bow.

Form: 83/3650-

Forecasts

Gallyhill (9/4), Jay Bee Why (10/3), Coconut Splash (7/2), Any News (9/2), Striking A Pose (11/2), Menapian (250/1)

COCONUT SPLASH showed plenty when placed on all 3 of his starts over fences last season, including when 3¼ lengths second to Chantry House at Wetherby in February, form which has been well advertised since. Gallyhill reportedly suffered a breathing problem when sent off third favourite for the Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree and will make a chaser.