Lewis Badges Limited Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 4m 2.50s

Prince Escalus¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 12-5| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 141| D

10/11

Progressive novice who has landed back-to-back handicaps at Hereford on his most recent outings. Up another 8 lb here but chances are he hasn't finished improving yet and he's the one to beat in hat-trick bid.

Form: 13-3211

Moonlighter¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: David Bass| T: Nick Williams| OR: 130| D

3/1

Now 18 lb lower than he was at the start of the season and only hinted at any sort of revival when third to Prince Escalus at Hereford 19 days ago. Well treated on best form but hard to hold much faith in currently.

Form: P53F63

Rikoboy^t²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 125

9/1

Made a fine return when second at Wincanton in January but wasn't disgraced back over hurdles at Huntingdon last time. Prone to mistakes and an infrequent winner but he wouldn't be out of his depth in this.

Form: 2PF-274

Casa Tall^t²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: J J Burke| T: T R George| OR: 119| D

10/3

Successful twice at up to 17.5f over fences this season, latest at Exeter in November. Well-backed and yet to be asked for effort when falling at Newbury last time, so no surprise to see a bold showing here.

Form: 13125F

Non-Runners

Rockstar Ronnie¹²

Weight: 11-8| Age: 7

T: D Skelton J: Non Runner

Galop De Chasse²³

Weight: 11-2| Age: 6

T: Miss V Williams J: Charlie Deutsch

Forecasts

Prince Escalus (10/11), Moonlighter (3/1), Casa Tall (10/3), Galop De Chasse (7/2), Rockstar Ronnie (6/1), Rikoboy (9/1)

PRINCE ESCALUS is one to keep on the right side of, his jumping over fences having impressed so far, and this enthusiastic front-runner should be capable of completing his hat-trick here. Casa Tall is only 1 lb higher than for his latest win and remains with potential to improve past his mark, whilst Rockstar Ronnie may be third best.