Book Corporate Hospitality At Wetherby Racecourse Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:13 | Winning time: 4m 6.93s

Cornerstone Lad^p¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: C O'Farrell| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 140| C

7/1

Smart hurdler who has yet to match that form over fences, beating only one over C&D 19 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on and more is needed if he's to gain a first chase win.

Form: 22P-245

Fransham¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Jack Andrews⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 139| CD

2/1

Useful hurdler who quickly matched that level over fences when readily scoring over C&D in November. Yet to be asked for his effort when unseated 4 out there last time, and can gain compensation here.

Form: 27F-41U

Hollywoodien^p³⁴

Age: 11| Weight: 11-5| J: David Noonan| T: T Symonds| OR: 133| C

8/1

Lightly raced in recent years but this course winner hinted at a revival when third in 21f Carlisle handicap last month. He's one for the shortlist.

Form: 1/352-53

Destined To Shine^t²⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-12| J: B S Hughes| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 126

10/3

Off 10 months and had fourth wind op before returning with good third in 2m Haydock handicap last month. Not discounted eased 2 lb now.

Form: 9U222-3

Across The Line^p1,t¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Sean Quinlan| T: D Skelton| OR: 123

11/4

Dual hurdle winner who struck at third time of asking over fences at Southwell before creditable third at Doncaster. Quirky sort who is fitted with cheekpieces now. Respected.

Form: 23-5214

Forecasts

Fransham (2/1), Across The Line (11/4), Destined To Shine (10/3), Cornerstone Lad (7/1), Hollywoodien (8/1)

FRANSHAM looked sure to play a part in the finish when unseating 4 out here last time and is fancied to gain compensation off a handy-looking mark. Destined To Shine is also weighted to have a say on the back of his encouraging reappearance Haydock third, with both Hollywoodien and Across The Line not discounted either in an open handicap.