B K Racing Long Distance Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:23 | Winning time: 9m 26.45s

Prince Dundee^p,t⁴⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: S Mulqueen| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 110| C

4/1

Enhanced excellent record at this venue when landing 6-runner handicap over 3m in June. Not in quite the same form back from 4 months off at Kelso in October but eased 2 lb subsequently and return to this venue a plus (second in this race 12 months ago).

Form: B4-3212

Dee Star^p,t²⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: K Brogan| T: G Hanmer| OR: 108

6/1

In fine form this season, gaining third win from 6 starts at Carlisle (26f, soft) 4 weeks ago, all out to hold on. Only 1 lb higher now so he can't be ruled out in present groove.

Form: 212211

Storm Lorenzo^p³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: R Menzies| OR: 105| C

15/8

Has taken well to fences, gaining his second 3m victory at this track from a 4 lb lower mark in September. Matched that level whilst looking a tricky ride when third at Sedgefield (29f) 31 days ago and he's not out of things. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 132F13

Diegos Way^p²²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Sam Ewing| T: C Collins| OR: 102

9/4

Winning pointer who has reacted well to cheekpieces in recent months, off the mark over 3m at Bangor 3 weeks ago, produced to lead between the last 2 and driven clear. Unexposed at this sort of trip and he's of serious interest.

Form: 839241

Event Of Sivola^v1¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: M Walford| OR: 95

10/1

Ended last season in tame fashion and he's failed to complete in 2 starts this term, held when unseating 2 out over 3m here 12 days ago. Mark has eased plenty if fitting of a visor has positive effect now.

Form: 8253-PU

Forecasts

Storm Lorenzo (15/8), Diegos Way (9/4), Prince Dundee (4/1), Dee Star (6/1), Event Of Sivola (10/1)

Competitive fare despite the small field with the vote in favour of Irish raider DIEGOS WAY. He's reacted well to the application of cheekpieces, getting off the mark at Bangor 3 weeks ago, and he could be the answer given he's unexposed at this sort of trip. Storm Lorenzo and Prince Dundee are fancied to be firmly in the mix.