Ollie Michael Smith Memorial And EBF Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:18 | Winning time: 5m 28.03s

Plenty Of Time^p1,t⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Elizabeth Gale⁽⁷⁾| T: S Hosie| OR: 118| CD

5/2

Lightly-raced sort who made light off an 11-month absence for another new yard when landing C&D mares' handicap in October. Well below par next 2 starts and whilst her latest effort back was better in form terms it was essentially a laboured display. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

Form: 1/8-15P4

So Said I³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Freddie Gingell⁽⁵⁾| T: J Tizzard| OR: 114

13/8

Lightly-raced in recent seasons but well-treated on her 2021-22 hurdles form and confirmed she retains ability on the back of 8 months off when fourth in mares' handicap at Ascot (23.5f) in November. May step up on that now chasing and interesting if market speaks in her favour.

Form: 116/06-4

Lets Go To Vegas³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Jack Tudor| T: A Ralph| OR: 113| BF

5/2

Runner-up completed start in Irish points and 2-4 over hurdles at up to 23.8f last term. Faced a tough enough assignment when pulled up on return/chase debut at Wetherby in November but she rates the type to do better and worth a second look.

Form: 2/1210-P

It's Easy^t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: R Patrick| T: C Boultbee-Brooks| OR: 110

6/1

Fairly useful maiden chaser in France for David Cottin. Better for yard debut when 11.5 lengths third of 9 at Lingfield (20f) last month and proved far too free when well held second at Fontwell (26f) 2 weeks ago. This more suitable back down in trip.

Form: 336-P32

Forecasts

So Said I (13/8), Plenty Of Time (5/2), Lets Go To Vegas (5/2), It's Easy (6/1)

Successful on 2 of her 4 starts over hurdles (both on right handed tracks), LETS GO TO VEGAS shaped as if she'd come on for her chase debut/reappearance run at Wetherby in November and, back against her own sex, it would come as no surprise to see a much-improved showing from Alastair Ralph's mare. So Said I on chase bow and It's Easy can do battle for second.