Roger Wyton Stanley Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:33 | Winning time: 4m 1.10s

Mick Pastor^h,t⁹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Lorcan Williams| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 140| D

5/2

Won his first 4 starts over fences in small-field events last season but out of form at the end of the campaign. Hasn't had many opportunities in handicaps so could get back on track after a break.

Form: 112356-

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Larch Hill¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-10| J: B S Hughes| T: C & A Pogson| OR: 122| CD

10/3

Success story for the Pogson's, recording third win from 5 starts for the yard over C&D in May. Found little when only fourth of 5 here last time, but worth another chance given his previous promise.

Form: 115-514

Elios D'Or^b,t²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: R Walford| OR: 113| D

9/4

Won back-to-back handicaps at Worcester last summer. Lost his way next 4 starts but bounced back when scoring at Ludlow in May and ran well when second at Worcester latest outing. Leading contender.

Form: 36P-512

Caddyhill^v1¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR: 112| D

15/2

Made successful chase debut for new yard at Sedgefield (17f) last September. Mostly disappointing since, including after a wind op at Market Rasen last time. Needs 1st time visor to spark a revival.

Form: 523-443

Atlantic Storm^t¹⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-2| J: Charlie Hammond| T: B R Summers| OR: 104| BF| CD

7/1

Chased home Larch Hill over C&D in May (saddled slipped) and went one better at Southwell 2 weeks later. Only third of 5 here last time when ahead of Larch Hill, but may struggle to confirm the placings.

Form: 472-213

Forecasts

Elios D'Or (9/4), Mick Pastor (5/2), Larch Hill (10/3), Atlantic Storm (7/1), Caddyhill (15/2)

ELIOS D'OR has looked as good as ever on his last 2 starts, returning to form with success at Ludlow before going like the best horse at the weights when collared only close home at Worcester, He can get the better of Larch Hill, who is worth forgiving his latest run here given his C&D win on his penultimate outing, while Mick Pastor is an interesting contender after 3 months off.