Racing Welfare Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:55 | Winning time: 4m 45.29s

Thunder Rock²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Adrian Heskin| T: O Murphy| OR: 142

7/4

Four-time hurdle winner last term who took his form up a level when going in impressively at the first time of asking over fences in 2m handicap at Uttoxeter 21 days ago. That form is working out very well so he's a big player despite 7 lb rise.

Form: 11191-1

Solo^t¹²^{(ex 7)}

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 135

7/4

Got off the mark over fences in 5-runner handicap chase at Sandown (20f) 12 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he's not taken lightly under a 7 lb penalty.

Form: 22367-1

Garry Clermont²²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 134| D

5/2

Useful handicap hurdler who showed promise in a couple of chase starts back in autumn 2020. Successful on reappearance last season so clearly capable when fresh. Respected.

Form: 1233P4-

Iamastar²¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: Mr D Maxwell⁽³⁾| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 137

14/1

Useful chaser for David Cottin in France last term who changed hands for €110,000 in May. Needs considering on his yard debut despite being 2 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 742362-

Non-Runners

Bowtogreatness²²⁴

Weight: 10-13| Age: 6

T: B Pauling J: Kielan Woods

Forecasts

Thunder Rock (7/4), Solo (7/4), Garry Clermont (5/2), Bowtogreatness (7/1), Iamastar (14/1)

Some good chasing prospects here, not least Olly Murphy's THUNDER ROCK who created an excellent impression when scoring at Uttoxeter and can make light of a 7 lb rise. Solo and Garry Clermont both have better days ahead of them too in this sphere and can chase home the selection in that order.