Pertemps Network Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:53 | Winning time: 4m 19.50s

Eclair D'Ainay^t³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton| OR: 145| CD

7/4

Gained a third career success under a positive ride at Wetherby in December and backed it up with an excellent second at Lingfield last month. Another bold showing is on the cards.

Form: 22-4P12

Al Dancer^p1⁶¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: David Bass| T: S Thomas| OR: 144| D

5/2

Form tailed off following a promising start over fences last season. Hasn't fired yet this term but he's unexposed for a thriving yard and a return to chasing should suit back from a break.

Form: 39P-045

Fugitif^t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: James Best| T: R Hobson| OR: 135| D

7/1

Hurdles winner who has already scored twice in this sphere and could be forgiven for a lesser effort faced with a stiff task in the Scilly Isles at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Could resume progress.

Form: 13-1P14

Duc De Beauchene^t⁸⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe| OR: 127| C

8/1

Crucially jumped better when opening chase account at this course last March. Not knocked about when only sixth in a handicap here 84 days ago, but could be spot on now.

Form: 27541-6

Destined To Shine^t¹⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 10-4| J: J J Burke| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 123| D

4/1

Fairly useful chaser who was right back on his game when runner-up at Wetherby 10 days ago. Remains well treated and should go well again for all this is a higher grade of handicap

Form: 222-352

Forecasts

Eclair D'Ainay (7/4), Al Dancer (5/2), Destined To Shine (4/1), Fugitif (7/1), Duc De Beauchene (8/1)

AL DANCER returns to chasing on an appealing mark and, although he's not been at the top of his game this season, he's fancied to bounce back after a break with his stable in rude health. In-form pair Eclair D'Ainay and Destined To Shine should give the selection plenty to think about in a tightly-knit contest.