Ken Upton Memorial Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:02 | Winning time: 5m 12.80s

Mortlach^p1,t⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Hogan⁽⁷⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 130

1/2

Useful form when completing a four-timer at Aintree in June. Pulled up in valuable handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f) last month but back on his game when third at Perth.

Form: 1-111P3

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Restandbethankful^t²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Adrian Heskin| T: O Murphy| OR: 125

7/4

Bumper winner who gained third victory over hurdles in a Huntingdon handicap in December. Well below that level next 2 starts but resumed progress after 3 months off when 7 lengths second of 4 to Byzantine Empire on chase bow at Southwell. Folded tamely behind that rival at Perth.

Form: 71P7-23

Treacys Jim^p⁵⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Angus Cheleda⁽⁵⁾| T: J D Frost| OR: 78

22/1

Poor maiden chaser who is out of his depth.

Form: 45P-323

Non-Runners

Byzantine Empire²⁵

Weight: 12-0| Age: 5

T: F O'Brien J: P J Brennan

Hell Red²

Weight: 12-0| Age: 5

T: P F Nicholls J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Mortlach (1/2), Byzantine Empire (11/10), Restandbethankful (7/4), Hell Red (3/1), Treacys Jim (22/1)

BYZANTINE EMPIRE has made a sparkling start to his chase career, and with the prospect of more to come, he can defy a double penalty. Mortlach is feared most.