Introducing Racing TV Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:05 | Winning time: 5m 23.70s

So Scottish¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: R P McLernon| T: E Mullins| OR: 132| D

8/15

Looked a smart prospect when breaking his duck over hurdles in maiden at Kilbeggan early last month and created a very good impression on chasing debut when scoring at Tipperary 17 days ago, cruising clear having led approaching 2 out. Looks the one they have to beat.

Form: 6-70211

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Stoner's Choice^p1,t¹¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Max Kendrick| T: F O'Brien| OR: 137| C| D

5/2

Useful hurdler who made a winning start over fences in a match race at Kempton (20.5f) in May but was let down by his jumping in a more competitive race at Perth since. Returns from a near 4-month break and first-time cheekpieces are added to his regular tongue strap.

Form: 6365-14

Grand Voyage²⁹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Sam Coltherd| T: W Coltherd| OR: 119

7/1

Shaping up nicely at Kelso and off the mark in good style there last December. Made light of an 11 lb rise to follow up 3 weeks later (value for extra than the 2½ length winning margin) so he's not ruled out on this return/chasing debut.

Form: 633211-

Forecasts

So Scottish (8/15), Stoner's Choice (5/2), Grand Voyage (7/1)

It was tough not to be impressed by the impression SO SCOTTISH created when making a winning start over fences at Tipperary earlier this month and, with improvement a distinct possibility, Emmet Mullins' charge is tough to oppose. Stoner's Choice shades the vote for the forecast spot over chasing-debutant Grand Voyage.