Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 6m 51.17s

Almazhar Garde^p,t³²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Luca Morgan⁽⁵⁾| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 139| C

5/1

Profile is starting to look rather patchy, but he's capable when on-song and went down all guns blazing in 3¾m handicap chase here last month. Still, he looks vulnerable off this 2 lb higher mark.

Form: 1-66272

Marown³⁰²

10/3

Wasted little time over hurdles and took well to this sphere last season, winning twice. Disappointed when last seen 10 months ago (wind op since), but remains of interest.

Form: 312219-

Omar Maretti²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Kielan Woods| T: A M Hales| OR: 132| C

15/8

Won twice over hurdles here last term and duly confirmed chase debut promise when landing a 4-runner novices handicap at Newcastle (23.4f). Up just 3 lb and there should be more to come.

Form: 12/11-21

Winds Of Fire²³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 122| BF

7/1

Progressive hurdler last term and made all at Newcastle on what was effectively his chase debut in November. Latest effort was underwhelming but eased 2 lb and he's well worth another chance.

Form: 22-F137

Brian Boranha^t⁴²

Age: 11| Weight: 10-6| J: Callum Bewley| T: P D Niven| OR: 119| CD

18/1

Gained first win since 2018 when arriving late on the scene to land a 6-runner C&D handicap chase on penultimate start. Struggled at Musselburgh next time, though, and others make more appeal.

Form: 463-614

The Paddy Pie¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-5| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 118

9/2

Winless for best part of 2 years, but handicapper has reacted accordingly and his recent Wetherby (19.4f) near-miss was a solid effort. Possibilities if coping with this step back up in trip.

Form: 723-342

Forecasts

Omar Maretti (15/8), Marown (10/3), The Paddy Pie (9/2), Almazhar Garde (5/1), Winds Of Fire (7/1), Brian Boranha (18/1)

While it's possible to construct cases for each member of the sextet, OMAR MARETTI is the one who stands out on account of raw potential. He made it 3-4 under Rules when opening his chase account at the second attempt at Newcastle and almost certainly has more to offer. Save for his Ayr disappointment. Marown did well over fences last term and is second choice ahead of Winds of Fire.