Seko Logistics Scotland Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:43 | Winning time: 4m 3.22s

Heartbreak Kid^b²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 129| D

6/1

Off the mark at the eighth attempt over fences at Sedgefield in January. Found plenty for pressure to follow up at Uttoxeter (2m) 13 days later but run of good form came to a halt when well held at Kelso 27 days ago.

Form: 342116

Dino Velvet⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Adrian Heskin| T: A King| OR: 127| CD

10/3

Four-time hurdle winner who made a winning chase debut in 5-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (2m) in July. Off 3 months prior to his last 2 starts and could do better this time with conditions to suit.

Form: 232244

The Mouse Doctor^t¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Tom Midgley⁽⁵⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 126| D

8/1

Versatile performer who has finished runner-up over fences/on Flat upon joining new yard. Not in the same form in both starts over fences since, but ran creditably when fifth at Wolverhampton 18 days ago. More needed returned to chasing.

Form: 31P-235

Dubai Days^h²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Bruce Lynn⁽⁵⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 122| CD

4/6

Multiple hurdles winner who opened chase account in novices' handicap here (20.5f) in December. Resumed progress when successful at Kelso (17.1f) 27 days ago, with Bruce Lynn in the saddle. Leading contender.

Form: 4313U1

Non-Runners

Lermoos Legend²⁵⁶

Weight: 10-3| Age: 7

T: P & M Bowen J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Dubai Days (4/6), Lermoos Legend (11/4), Dino Velvet (10/3), Heartbreak Kid (6/1), The Mouse Doctor (8/1)

DUBAI DAYS got back on track when winning at Kelso last time and can follow up with Bruce Lynn taking off 5 lb again. He has the advantage of race fitness on his side over Lermoos Legend, who is not dismissed lightly despite having been off the track for 8 months. When last seen Lermoos Legend was making great progress over fences as he racked up a 4-timer, while Dino Velvet should be suited by the conditions and can step up on his last 2 starts.