Champagne Louis Roederer Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:05 | Winning time: 4m 19.31s

Sir Tivo^t²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 12-2| J: James Bowen| T: G Hanmer| OR: 127| D

7/2

Had a fine time of it over fences in 2021/22, winning 6 times and he arrives here in rude health, typically jumping soundly when resuming winning ways at Stratford (17f) in June and 2 lb higher mark leaves him competitive again.

Form: 11-U321

Dr Sanderson²²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: R P McLernon| T: B Haslam| OR: 124| C| D

10/3

Dual chase winner at Ayr and Doncaster in late 2021 who added to his tally over further here last month, cruising clear off the home turn. 6 lb higher now but drop in trip will hold no fears and foolish to rule out.

Form: 366-621

Lermoos Legend^p²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 120| CD

5/2

Successful on 4 of his 5 starts during 2021/22 and continued good work this summer, adding to his tally over C&D prior to a career-best second at Uttoxeter (2m) 3 weeks ago, despite jumping right. Remains one to be interested in.

Form: 1115-12

Tonto's Spirit^p²²

Age: 10| Weight: 11-1| J: C O'Farrell| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 112| CD

7/2

5-time chase winner around here (all gained over C&D) who ran best race of present campaign when fourth behind Dr Sanderson over 21f here last month, forcing pace and fading only late on. This rates more suitable from his handy mark.

Form: 433-444

Sword Of Fate²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: D R Fox| T: L Kerr| OR: 112| CD

6/1

Dual C&D winner who resumed winning ways at Perth (20f) in May and produced another solid display from 9 lb out of the weights when 4 lengths second to Dr Sanderson over further here last month. Well held over hurdles back here on Saturday, though.

Form: 313220

Forecasts

Lermoos Legend (5/2), Dr Sanderson (10/3), Tonto's Spirit (7/2), Sir Tivo (7/2), Sword Of Fate (6/1)

Successful on 4 of his 5 starts during 2021/22, LERMOOS LEGEND has continued the progressive thread this summer, adding to his tally over C&D prior to a good second at Uttoxeter latest (despite jumping right). He remains one to be interested in despite a career-high mark and earns the vote. Sir Tivo may emerge next best, whilst multiple C&D scorer Tonto's Spirit should appreciate this drop back in trip and can also figure.