Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase (In Memory Of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:55 | Winning time: 6m 19.22s

Ahoy Senor²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 157

11/10

Successful pointer/unbeaten hurdler (including Grade 1) who landed the John Francome novices chase at Newbury last month by a wide margin. Exciting prospect who is set to put up another bold bid.

Form: 1211-U1

Bravemansgame³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 154| D

6/5

One of last season's leading novice hurdlers and has, predictably, taken well to chasing, now 2 from 2 in this sphere after a superb display of jumping at Haydock last month. Excellent claims.

Form: 1132-11

Kiltealy Briggs^t²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Adrian Heskin| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 137

28/1

Useful hurdler/chaser who has looked as good as ever lately, landing a 4-runner novice at Haydock with little to spare 25 days ago. He's not up to the top level, though.

Form: 349-421

Tea Clipper³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey| OR: 147| C| D

10/1

Useful and progressive hurdler who created excellent impression when landing 2m4f listed event on chasing debut. Disappointing at Newbury last time, however, and this is a stiff task for him.

Form: 5533-12

Forecasts

Ahoy Senor (11/10), Bravemansgame (6/5), Tea Clipper (10/1), Kiltealy Briggs (28/1)

A fascinating top-level novice chase that should turn into a match between BRAVEMANSGAME and Ahoy Senor, with the first-named marginally preferred having jumped with tremendous accuracy on both chase outings to date. The latter demolished a small field in a Grade 2 at Newbury last time, so he's unlikely to go down without a fight. Tea Clipper could take advantage if they both fluff their lines.