JCP Solicitors Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 19:11 | Winning time: 4m 8.2s

Ballinsker^p²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Isabel Williams⁽³⁾| T: Evan Williams| OR: 119| D

9/4

Was in good form during the spring, completing a double in some thin events. Didn't get home at Fakenham last time but the handicapper may have caught up with him, anyway.

Form: 2311V-4

Wasdell Dundalk^p¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Nick Scholfield| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 117| D

11/2

Dual winner over hurdles who was runner-up to Fabrique En France at Worcester last time but could turn the tables with the benefit of experience. Solid claims.

Form: 1136-62

Fabrique En France^p,t¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 114| D

5/2

Has had an up-and-down start to his chasing career and was only workmanlike in scoring at Worcester 12 days ago. Merits respect from just 1 lb higher all the same.

Form: 3/252-31

Mister Sweets¹⁵⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 109

15/8

Ex-pointer who showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut at Market Rasen (20.6f) in November. Pulled up at Wincanton 5 months ago but looks an interesting chasing debutant now freshened up.

Form: 24314P-

Forecasts

Mister Sweets (15/8), Ballinsker (9/4), Fabrique En France (5/2), Wasdell Dundalk (11/2)

This doesn't look a strong event and MISTER SWEETS, who should make a better chaser, is worth chancing on his first go in this sphere. Wasdell Dundalk could reverse the form with old rival Fabrique En France and emerge as the chief danger.