EBF Mares' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:45 | Winning time: 5m 20.2s

Crossgalesfamegame⁵¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR: 121| D

5/1

Came good in Huntingdon mares' novice in November on only her second chase start. Similar form when well-held second in Doncaster listed next time but below par in handicap since.

Form: 60-2126

Galice Macalo¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Chester Williams⁽³⁾| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 124| C

2/1

Three-time 2m winner over hurdles last season. Not quite the same standard over fences after 4 attempts but she should still be very competitive here.

Form: 40P243

Precious Eleanor⁴³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: T J O'Brien| T: H D Daly| OR: 117| BF

13/8

Fair hurdler who has taken well to fences, finishing runner-up in handicap company on all 5 starts. Looks sure to be bang there again.

Form: F-22222

Fortunes Melody^p1,t⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-10| J: D A Jacob| T: H Fry| OR: 118

4/1

Useful hurdler in France. Hasn't hit same heights in Britain but form of latest Newbury handicap third entitles her to be on the premises here. Has cheekpieces on foir the first time in this country.

Form: 2-45242

Non-Runners

Dazzling Glory¹⁹

Weight: 10-12| Age: 7

T: D Skelton J: Harry Skelton

Forecasts

Precious Eleanor (13/8), Galice Macalo (2/1), Fortunes Melody (4/1), Crossgalesfamegame (5/1), Dazzling Glory (6/1)

Perhaps this can be the day that the consistent PRINCESS ELEANOR deservedly comes good over fences. Galice Macalo may give her most to think about ahead of Fortunes Melody.