Hannah & Nigel's Birthday Bash Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:22 | Winning time: 6m 40.9s

Martello Sky^p⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 135

6/5

Useful hurdler who has been pretty consistent in defeat at listed/Graded level this season. Heavy defeat back in a handicap on final run for Lucy Wadham last month and quicly switches to fences by new yard.

Form: 7/22230-

Universal Folly³²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-5| J: Danny McMenamin| T: N G Richards| OR: 116

4/6

Resumed winning ways over hurdles at Market Rasen (23f) in March and ran creditably despite the drop back in trip looking against him when second over fences at Perth (20f) last month, outpaced early in the straight and staying on. Return to further rates a plus.

Form: 4/28212-

Forecasts

Universal Folly (4/6), Martello Sky (6/5)

A match but it's not short on intrigue. The return to 3m will suit UNIVERSAL FOLLY and his experience over fences tilts the scales his way, though Martello Sky would be a formidable opponent if matching her hurdles form sent chasing by her new stable.