Britbet Handicap Chase

Off time: 17:05 | Winning time: 5m 5.45s

El Paso Wood^b,t¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe| OR: 117| D

5/2

Just the one win for this yard upon his transfer from France last year. Bit better when second in thin C&D contest 10 days ago and 3 lb drop in the weights will help. First time Tom Scudamore has ridden him.

Form: 227562

On Springs^b⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Luca Morgan⁽³⁾| T: B Pauling| OR: 115

5/6

Not straightforward but he's thriving this summer, making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts under this rider in Worcester handicap 6 weeks ago, digging deep. Could remain ahead of his mark for a little longer.

Form: 24-1211

Makety⁴⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: J J Burke| T: O Sherwood| OR: 103

12/1

Former point winner who struck at the second attempt in this sphere at Worcester last season. Has a bit to prove now though after her last 2 starts 9 months apart (pulled up on return).

Form: 9/321P-6

Dindin^b,t¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-13| J: Philip Armson⁽⁵⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 102| D

4/1

Still to score for current yard (same connections as El Paso Wood) after 12 attempts over fences and has questions to answer after a couple of lacklustre performances.

Form: 24F23P

Forecasts

On Springs (5/6), El Paso Wood (5/2), Dindin (4/1), Makety (12/1)

The thriving ON SPRINGS has a lazy style of racing that could help keep him ahead of the handicapper for a while yet and he's taken to notch up a fourth win in 5 starts over fences this summer. El Paso Wood looks the danger.