racingtv.com Handicap Chase

Off time: 20:11 | Winning time: 3m 56.13s

Sao^h,t¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: C O'Farrell| T: R Menzies| OR: 114| D

11/4

Not scored for some time but was better than bare result at Cartmel last time. On a handy mark and could get involved if the race is run to suit (needs a good pace).

Form: 6532-U5

Magistrato^t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Chris Ward⁽³⁾| T: Deborah Cole| OR: 112| D

8/1

Fair winner over hurrdles who left form of his chasing debut well behind to land a 3-runner handicap at Warwick on final outing for Paul Nicholls. Respected 16 days later.

Form: 72P-P21

Blueberry Wine^t³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 112| D

4/1

Likeable type who resumed winning ways in a handicap chase at Huntingdon last time. Another solid showing is on the cards.

Form: 13/514-1

Lermoos Legend^p¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 109| BF| D

11/5

Well treated and returned to form having attracted support when second at Cartmel recently. Stable continues to go well, so he makes most appeal.

Form: 34P5-52

Blaze A Trail^h¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: C Brace| T: J L Flint| OR: 107

6/1

Fair winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland who was revitalised by current yard last term, completing 5-timer in a very weak race at Fontwell back in October. Only third of 4 at Stratford on recent return but could strip fitter for it.

Form: 11111-3

Bempton Cliffs²¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Alan Johns| T: S Allwood| OR: 104| D

12/1

Boasts an excellent strike rate over fences and wasn't disgraced when last seen, so he's capable of getting involved if tuned up after 7 months off.

Form: 31/1412-

Forecasts

Lermoos Legend (11/5), Sao (11/4), Blueberry Wine (4/1), Blaze A Trail (6/1), Magistrato (8/1), Bempton Cliffs (12/1)

LERMOOS LEGEND has dropped a long way in the weights and he was back on his game at Cartmel recently, so he gets the nod ahead of Magistrato, who won a weak race on his final outing for Paul Nicholls at Warwick 16 days ago. Blueberry Wine is another one to consider.