Cazoo Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 5m 44.6s

Scipion²⁰⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey| OR: 131

5/2

Runner-up both starts in points and was a good third in Warwick Grade 2 on second outing under Rules. Remote third at Haydock next time before making most of a good opportunity at Chepstow (23.6f) in March. Respected on chase debut.

Form: 22/2331-

Kinondo Kwetu¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR: 124| CD

2/1

Off mark over hurdles on final start last season and has made a promising start to his chasing career, making it 3 from 3 over the bigger obstacles in handicap at Southwell (24.3f) 17 days ago. C&D winner who is the one to beat.

Form: 221-111

Royal Pretender¹⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 123| BF

6/1

Fairly useful hurdler, winning his first 2 starts last season before holding his form well throughout the campaign. Ran close to that level when third in handicap at Market Rasen (23.9f) on chase debut in May. Should progress.

Form: 12322-3

Tequila Blaze¹⁸³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 118| D

9/1

Made winning handicap hurdle debut at Ascot (23.5f) in November last year and showed improved form when placed next 2 outings. Not in the same form in listed race at Cheltenham in April, but appeals as the type to make a chaser.

Form: F5123P-

Mumbo Jumbo^t1²¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 117WS

7/2

Posted best effort over timber when fourth of 17 in handicap at Sandown (19.8f) when last seen. Off 7 months since and has had wind op. Makes chase debut with tongue strap on for 1st time. Interesting contender.

Form: 2/P4234-

Forecasts

Kinondo Kwetu (2/1), Scipion (5/2), Mumbo Jumbo (7/2), Royal Pretender (6/1), Tequila Blaze (9/1)

An informative-looking contest, with KINONDO KWETU taken to continue the excellent start to his chasing career and make it 4-4 over fences. Royal Pretender can build on his chase debut to give the selection most to think about, while Tequila Blaze could fare best of those having their first start over the larger obstacles.