Colin Lewis Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:56 | Winning time: 3m 52.36s

Stepney Causeway^t²³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Mitchell Bastyan| T: M F Harris| OR: 130| D

17/2

Useful form without winning for Dan Skelton, catching the eye under a patient ride when third in Chepstow handicap chase 23 days ago. Weighted to go well on his yard debut so one to consider.

Form: 3PF-433

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Cap Du Mathan^t²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 128| D

15/8

Low-mileage ex-French 7-y-o who scored over hurdles at Taunton (19f) in January. Raced freely after 8 months off when fading fourth in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Open to improvement. Player.

Form: 331/15-4

Fast Buck^t³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: David Noonan| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 127| D

10/1

Very useful form for Paul Nicholls in 2020/21 but below par last term for Dan Skelton. Had a wind op before coming in last in listed hurdle at Kempton 32 days ago so has plenty to prove.

Form: F/P333-5

Fakir^t¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Reed| T: M F Harris| OR: 122| D

7/1

Lightly raced in recent seasons but got right back on track for his new yard when landing 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f). Had a breathing op before coming in last of 5 in handicap chase at Sandown 11 days ago so others appeal more.

Form: PP-3165

Stormin Crossgales^h,t²³²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: J J Burke| T: T R George| OR: 118| C

11/8

Showed improved form to get off the mark in 15f maiden hurdle here 7 months ago. Makes chase debut now and he can't be ruled out.

Form: 3/76231-

Forecasts

Stormin Crossgales (11/8), Cap Du Mathan (15/8), Fakir (7/1), Stepney Causeway (17/2), Fast Buck (10/1)

CAP DU MATHAN hails from a yard among the winners and is fancied to take a sizeable step forward from his recent Chepstow fourth after an absence so gets the nod. Stepney Causeway is weighted to have a big say if on song on his debut for Milton Harris, while chasing newcomer Stormin Crossgales can't be dismissed either.