Jackson Property Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:30 | Winning time: 6m 25.2s

Abuffalosoldier²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 12-1| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR: 121

3/1

Won a 3m Newbury handicap hurdle last November but lost his way a little after finishing a good third at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. An inadequate trip does provide an excuse for his well-held fifth on last month's chase debut but he can't be supported with confidence.

Form: 1306-75

Jigginstown King^t⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: O Signy| OR: 108

7/2

It's all clicked for him over fences since the spring, returning from a summer break (had wind surgery) to complete a hat-trick at Stratford 43 days ago. Only nudged up another 2 lb for that.

Form: 242-111

Tedwin Hills³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 105

2/1

Failed to win over hurdles but going the right way over fences, placed on first 2 attempts before scoring comfortably over 3m at Huntingdon 5 weeks ago. An 8 lb rise may not stop him with further progress on the cards.

Form: P-44231

Pedley Wood^t1²²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 94WS

5/2

His best effort over hurdles came here. Point win at the start of his career provides the hope for better now switching to fences for the first time on his reappearance (has had wind surgery). Also wears a first-time tongue tie.

Form: 65U237-

Forecasts

Tedwin Hills (2/1), Pedley Wood (5/2), Abuffalosoldier (3/1), Jigginstown King (7/2)

TEDWIN HILLS likely has even more to come over fences and can make light of an 8 lb rise for Huntingdon. Jigginstown King is the obvious threat as he goes for 4 in a row, although it will be interesting to see what the betting makes of the returning Pedley Wood, whose point win at the start of his career marks him down as a possible improver over fences for in-form Joe Tizzard.