Omnia Art And EFG Harris Allday Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 5m 26.60s

Keep Running^t²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR: 120

11/4

Better than ever sent chasing for his current yard this season, making all in novice handicap at Taunton. Can't have been right at Sandown and wasted no time getting back to form in a refitted tongue strap when third at Hereford. Stamina a slight concern up in trip (free-going front runner).

Form: 5-F21P3

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Zertakt⁴¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-13| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 119

11/2

Low-mileage sort who landed 3 of his 6 starts in France. Acquired for €195,000 but ran poorly on UK debut at Ffos Las after 8 months off. Not seen since (13 months) but trainer rarely fails to find the key to her new recruits. Market should reveal expectations sent chasing.

Form: 11/3518-

Kings Keeper^b1¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: R Patrick| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 112| D

10/1

Irish import who made a good start for this yard in 2022/23, placing twice prior to scoring in decisive fashion over hurdles at Ffos Las. However, well held all 3 starts over fences this season. Change of headgear.

Form: 1P5-5P4

Malaita²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Hammond| T: Mrs M Rowley| OR: 108| BF| C| D

8/11

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles at Carlisle and Cheltenham last term and holding her form well over fences this season, putting a Cheltenham fall behind her when runner-up at Ludlow last 2 starts. Big shout.

Form: 224F22

Forecasts

Malaita (8/11), Keep Running (11/4), Zertakt (11/2), Kings Keeper (10/1)

MALAITA continues to shape like a winner in waiting and this could be her day with stamina doubts surrounding Keep Running. Expensive French-recruit Zertakt made a low-key start for this yard over a year ago but his absence since suggests all was not well so he's an interesting contender switched to fences.