Happy 40th Birthday Karen Waggott Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:40 | Winning time: 5m 35.81s

Go Boy²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: Danny McMenamin| T: A M Thomson| OR: 120| C

9/4

Fair hurdles winner in Ireland and created a fine impression at second attempt over fences when making a successful stable debut here (2m, soft) in December. Jumping wasn't so assured at Kelso since but it could be that he's more effective on right-handed tracks (such as this). Big player.

Form: P170-12

Ned Tanner²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Sean Quinlan| T: N W Alexander| OR: 118| D

7/4

Scored twice over fences at Kelso last season and placed on a couple of occasions there this season, including when third of 10 in a handicap hurdle last time. Definite chance if he puts his best foot forward.

Form: 52U3F3

Flower Of Scotland³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: William Maggs⁽⁷⁾| T: A M Thomson| OR: 117

9/2

Borders National winner at Kelso last term before good third in Edinburgh National. Reportedly suffered a setback following low-key reappearance here in November and again below par when returning from a break in the Eider. In calmer waters now and good conditional booked but this trip is a worry.

Form: 3133-P8

Geryville^b³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: B S Hughes| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 112

10/3

Winless last season but is creeping down the weights and latest third at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) was a creditable effort. Down another 2 lb and he's dangerous to discount.

Form: 34-4P53

Non-Runners

High Moon²²

Weight: 11-5| Age: 9

T: R Menzies J: Jamie Hamilton

Forecasts

Ned Tanner (7/4), Go Boy (9/4), Geryville (10/3), High Moon (10/3), Flower Of Scotland (9/2)

This looks trappy, with all five of these in with a fighting chance. GO BOY looked good when making a winning debut for this yard here in December and, though not so good at Kelso subsequently, he is appealing back here given his record on right-hand tracks (2-3 going this way round under Rules). Ned Tanner will be a threat if he gets into a good rhythm jumping-wise and is feared most ahead of High Moon and Geryville. Go Boy's stablemate Flower of Scotland will probably find this trip too sharp.