Delightful Di At Dazzling 60 Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:15 | Winning time: 6m 10.57s

Gelino Bello³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Lorcan Williams| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 148| D

4/9

Progressed well over hurdles last season, culminating with success in Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree in April. Simple task when landing cramped odds on seasonal/chase debut at Wetherby (24.2f) in October. Smart prospect over fences.

Form: 22411-1

City Chief²¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 134| BF| D

13/8

Ran to useful level over hurdles, recording back-to-back wins in March/April before good fifth in big-field handicap at the Punchestown Festival. Successful on sole outing in Irish points, but faces a tough rival on chasing bow.

Form: 122115-

Forecasts

Gelino Bello (4/9), City Chief (13/8)

A Grade 1-winning hurdler, GELINO BELLO created a better impression than a ½-length success suggests at Wetherby on chase debut and he can leave that bare form well behind. The 6-y-o can put his intiial experience to good use against City Chief, though the point winner appeals as the type who can also do well over fences.