Colin Baldwin 90th Birthday Celebrations Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:51 | Winning time: 3m 55.44s

Cornerstone Lad¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: C O'Farrell| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 147| C

5/4

Smart hurdler who ran a bit below that level when runner-up both starts over fences last term. May yet do better as a chaser but opening mark demands it. Arrives fit from a recent spin on the Flat.

Form: 13P/22P-

Fast Buck¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Lorcan Williams⁽³⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 140

11/2

Very useful form when runner-up in Doncaster novice handicap chase for Paul Nicholls on completed start over fences. Broke blood vessel on return at Uttoxeter though, so comes with risks attached.

Form: 58/F2F-P

Fransham¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Jack Andrews⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 136| C

6/5

Much improved over hurdles last season, reaching a useful level. Whipped round at the start when comfortably held on Uttoxeter chasing debut/return 15 days ago, but is capable of much better.

Form: 1327F-4

Non-Runners

Magic Dancer¹⁵

Weight: 10-11| Age: 9

T: Kerry Lee J: R Patrick

Forecasts

Fransham (6/5), Cornerstone Lad (5/4), Magic Dancer (4/1), Fast Buck (11/2)

MAGIC DANCER has come to chasing late, but has really taken well to it and appeals as easily the most solid option despite being well out of the weights (beat 2 of these rivals last time). Fransham was much improved over hurdles last season and is surely capable of better in this sphere.