Virgin Bet Free Bets For Winners Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:12 | Winning time: 5m 19.10s

Chambard⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 12-0| J: Miss Lucy Turner⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 122| D

10/11

Underwent a breathing operation and was given a big chance by the handicapper prior to a successful reappearance at Exeter. Better form when runner-up twice since and very much the one to beat.

Form: 466-122

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For Langy^h²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr D Maxwell⁽³⁾| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 120| D

11/2

Ex-French Flat/hurdle winner who showed promise when third in a Taunton novice (19f) in January 2020. Fitter for reappearance when second at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago and now goes chasing.

Form: 113/62

Poldark Cross^p1¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Adrian Heskin| T: H Whittington| OR: 112| BF

9/2

All the better for chase debut when runner-up at Sedgefield (19.3f) on Boxing Day, beaten only by a course specialist. Tame finishing effort at Uttoxeter raises concerns and cheekpieces now on.

Form: 232-P2P

Beaufort West^p1²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Page Fuller| T: A Irvine| OR: 109| C

11/2

Dual hurdles winner for Colin Tizzard but hasn't gone on from a promising start over fences for this yard a year ago. This is more his grade, at least.

Form: P4-F056

Call Off The Dogs³⁶⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: M Goldstein| T: G & J Moore| OR: 96| C

10/1

Confirmed encouragement of previous effort when landing 9-runner 2¾m handicap hurdle here in December 2020. Well held without headgear 2 months later and now switches to fences on return.

Form: 5/0513P-

Forecasts

Chambard (10/11), Poldark Cross (9/2), Beaufort West (11/2), For Langy (11/2), Call Off The Dogs (10/1)

CHAMBARD isn't totally straightforward but he's going through a good spell at present and this looks a good opportunity for him to regain the winning thread. For Langy proved he retains his ability at Huntingdon and is a threat if taking to the larger obstacles.