Bet At racingtv.com Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:10 | Winning time: 4m 29.3s

Herbiers^p,t⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Fergus Gregory| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 136

5/1

Useful handicap hurdler who benefited from a drop in grade when scoring on return at Newbury (16.3f, good to firm) in November. Hampered at a key stage on chase bow at Doncaster last time, so he's well worth another chance in this sphere.

Form: 92-7155

Quinta Do Mar²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Luca Morgan| T: B Pauling| OR: 132| D

3/1

Failed to measure up to expectations on chase/seasonal debut but back on track returned to hurdles when edging out a subsequent two-time winner at Fontwell. Conditions were against him when pulled up in the Lanzarote here last time and will be a threat if taking to fences at the second attempt.

Form: F00-51P

Jay Jay Reilly^p1²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 132| C

9/4

Dual hurdles winner last season (including here) and stepped up on reappearance/chase debut effort when going down narrowly at Huntingdon (2½m, good to soft). 2 lb rise fair and likely to make a bold bid to go one better down in trip here with cheekpieces applied.

Form: 1310-52

Any News^t1¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Danny McMenamin| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 127

6/1

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who went close starting out over fences at Warwick on his reappearance last season. However, he hasn't come close to matching that level of form in 5 subsequent starts and now has a bit to prove. Tongue strap applied.

Form: 2343-88

Name In Lights^t¹⁰⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 122| C

10/3

Ended last season with 2m hurdles wins at Wincanton and at this course. Respectable fourth at Wetherby on return and he's of interest now switched to fences, given that he appeals as the type to make up into an even better chaser.

Form: 83211-4

Forecasts

Jay Jay Reilly (9/4), Quinta Do Mar (3/1), Name In Lights (10/3), Herbiers (5/1), Any News (6/1)

QUINTA DO MAR was rather disappointing on debut in this sphere at Uttoxeter in October but this former point winner is well worth another chance given the strength of his hurdles form, and with conditions here very much in his favour. Herbiers is also likely to step up on what he showed first time out over fences but Jay Jay Reilly, who gave it a good shot from the front at Huntingdon, and chasing debutant Name In Lights rate the main dangers.