Racing TV Extra Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 5m 20.80s

Certainly Red³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: M Goldstein| T: Mrs L Richards| OR: 117| BF| C

17/2

Won over hurdles at this track and at Chepstow last year. Not disgraced on last couple of outings from his higher mark but likely to struggle against a couple with chasing experience.

Form: 541-164

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Danny Kirwan^p1³¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 132| BF| C

4/6

Both hurdle wins on right-handed tracks. Looks the part for chasing and made a promising start when runner-up at Cheltenham. Similar form at Kempton on Boxing Day and cheekpieces now applied. Player.

Form: 1671-24

Jay Bee Why⁴⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 136

15/8

Irish point winner who showed useful form in winning 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles last season. Similar form when runner-up on chase debut but well beaten at Cheltenham since. Obvious claims in this.

Form: 1515-23

Mr Palm⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: T J O'Brien| T: J G Cann| OR: 100

125/1

Poor form at best over hurdles in Ireland and possibly flattered on yard debut when seventh at Newbury 6 weeks ago. Easy to look elsewhere on chase bow.

Form: 0000-F7

Forecasts

Danny Kirwan (4/6), Jay Bee Why (15/8), Certainly Red (17/2), Mr Palm (125/1)

A match on paper between the pair with previous chasing experience. The fitting of cheekpieces could tilt the scales in favour of DANNY KIRWAN so he's gets the narrow vote over Alan King's Jay Bee Why. Dual hurdles scorer Certainly Red is next on the list should either of the protagonists fail to deliver.