Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 5m 20.62s

Happy And Fine^p²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Bryan Carver| T: A M Hales| OR: 129| D

9/2

Likeable sort who tasted success in handicaps on heavy at Leicester/Haydock at around this trip in December. In front when falling 4 out at Chepstow 3 weeks ago, shaping as if in form, and good shout if none the worse.

Form: 3-311PF

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Jupiter Du Gite^h²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: N F Houlihan| T: G & J Moore| OR: 127| CD

11/10

Not straightforward but has proved to be more tractable switched to fences the last twice, runner-up on debut in this sphere at Hereford prior to going one better in good style over C&D (heavy) 3 weeks ago. 7 lb rise tolerable and he's high on the shortlist.

Form: P3-P621

Glynn^t³⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-8| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 127| BF

13/2

Evidently not easy to train but he was a fairly useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson. Tongue tied, strong in the market and every chance after 13 months off when third for new yard at Newbury 5 weeks ago. Wouldn't be certain to build on that now chasing but is a point winner.

Form: P25/37-3

Fine Casting²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Kielan Woods| T: B Pauling| OR: 125

10/3

Fairly useful hurdles winner who run to a similar level first 3 starts over fences, not looking well served by further drop back in trip when runner-up at Sandown (15.5f) in first-time cheekpieces. Rare poor effort at Exeter since but should bounce back granted stiffer test here.

Form: 36-232P

Carbon King^t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Conor Ring| T: Evan Williams| OR: 119

16/1

Three-time winner over hurdles in Ireland last season but December's win at Ffos Las over fences rates as a clear standout amongst his efforts this term (has failed to complete in 3 runs since, held when fall last in race here won by Jupiter du Gite latest). Risky.

Form: 8P1PPF

Non-Runners

Gardener⁴⁰

Weight: 11-9| Age: 8

T: O Murphy J: S Bowen

Forecasts

Jupiter Du Gite (11/10), Fine Casting (10/3), Happy And Fine (9/2), Gardener (6/1), Glynn (13/2), Carbon King (16/1)

HAPPY AND FINE went as though back in top form at Chepstow, falling 4 out when in front, and has a good shout here if none the worse. Jupiter du Gite has made a fine start over fences, scoring over C&D 3 weeks ago, and is a big player up 7 lb. Fine Casting is also respected.