At The Races App Form Study Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:01 | Winning time: 6m 25.3s

Ozzie Man²²

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 102| D

10/11

Winner of his sole start between the flags and stepped up on what he showed in 2 starts over hurdles when making a successful chase debut at Plumpton (19.8f, good) last month. Open to improvement and looks the one to beat for last year's winning yard.

Form: 1623/2-1

No Hubs No Hoobs^t²⁶⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 100

4/1

Failed to trouble the judge over hurdles and didn't fare any better equipped with a first-time tongue strap (retained) on chase debut at Leicester when last seen in February. Still, he is bred/built for chasing and this stiffer test could be what he needs.

Form: 66/4685-

C'Est Quelqu'un^b,t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: R P McLernon| T: S Curran| OR: 97

16/1

Poor since shedding his maiden tag over hurdles at Fontwell in February and while he was twice runner-up in this sphere in France, it's best to look elsewhere.

Form: 21PPP-0

Coronado Joe²⁵⁴

5/2

Beat Ozzie Man in a Fontwell bumper early last year and opened hurdles account there in February. Clearly wasn't 100% when well held at Hereford later that month (since undergone a wind op) and needs considering on chase debut for in-form yard.

Form: 6/38619-

Non-Runners

Another Mystery²⁵

Weight: 11-10| Age: 5

T: L Wadham J: Bryony Frost

Shirocco's Delight²⁰

Weight: 10-10| Age: 5

T: Miss A M Newton-Smith J: Bryan Carver

Forecasts

Ozzie Man (10/11), Coronado Joe (5/2), No Hubs No Hoobs (4/1), Another Mystery (4/1), C'Est Quelqu'un (16/1), Shirocco's Delight (20/1)

There should be better to come from OZZIE MAN, who put in a power-packed finish when overhauling a race-fit rival close home on his chase debut at Plumpton where he was returning from a 12-month absence. He's been nudged up just 2 lb for that and promises to be suited by this stiffer test. Coronado Joe, who got the better of the selection in a bumper early last year, may emerge as the main danger if taking to fences at the first attempt, while No Hubs No Hoobs is also worth a second look.