Racing To School Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:50 | Winning time: 4m 45.07s

Samarrive²⁰⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 142

13/2

Smart winning hurdler who was making a promising chasing start over C&D last October when falling heavily 2 out. Well below par only subsequent run over fences but no surprise to see him get back on track here.

Form: 91/F333-

The Carpenter²⁰²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 134| D

13/8

Most progressive over hurdles and he made it 3-3 for his current yard in 2m4f Uttoxeter handicap in May. Goes chasing now and he's an interesting prospect.

Form: 2/11-1

Monviel³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: Paul O'Brien| T: Harry Derham| OR: 128| C

6/5

Useful course winner over hurdles for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White last term who made a promising start to chasing when second of 3 in handicap at Newton Abbot (16.3f, heavy) 34 days ago. Holds solid claims.

Form: 18/155-2

Supreme Gift²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: H D Daly| OR: 125| D

17/2

Irish point winner who was successful on his first 3 completed starts over hurdles in 2022/23. Also showed promise when third of 5 in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) on debut over fences 29 days ago, badly hampered 4 out. Can take a sizeable step forward.

Form: U1194-3

Forecasts

Monviel (6/5), The Carpenter (13/8), Samarrive (13/2), Supreme Gift (17/2)

None of the quartet can be dismissed but Nicky Henderson's THE CARPENTER was improving fast over hurdles last term and is fancied to go in at the first time of asking in this sphere. Monviel is feared most on the back of his promising chasing debut second at Newton Abbot, with both Samarrive and Supreme Gift not discounted either in an intriguing contest.