Phil Nelson River Tay Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:11 | Winning time: 5m 19.03s

A Different Kind²²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 145| CD

15/8

Multiple winner over hurdles and better with each start over fences, completing 4-timer when scoring over C&D in September. May be capable of better yet and holds strong claims.

Form: 321111

Cepage^b⁸

Age: 12| Weight: 11-7| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 138| D

11/1

Back to winning ways in Veterans' Chase at Cheltenham in December but not been in same form since and yard is going through a quiet spell at present.

Form: 41PPP8

Feu Du Bresil⁴⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Brian Hayes| T: W P Mullins| OR: 137

9/2

Irish raider who hasn't built on his promising chase debut at Fairyhouse in November. Yard is firing in winners, however, and dangerous to rule out.

Form: 13-256P

Sure Touch⁷⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 130| D

11/8

Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and better form when off the mark at the third attempt over fences at Uttoxeter before Christmas. Improved again when taking Taunton handicap chase (23f, good to soft) in decisive fashion last time and is not taken lightly.

Form: 12-2311

Statuario⁴⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-7| J: G Sheehan| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 124| CD

14/1

Dual C&D winner (on quicker ground) in 2022 and likely needed run, back from 18 months off, when pulled up at Kempton 40 days ago. Others more appealing. though.

Form: 22311-P

Forecasts

Sure Touch (11/8), A Different Kind (15/8), Feu Du Bresil (9/2), Cepage (11/1), Statuario (14/1)

Dual C&D winner A DIFFERENT KIND may well have been aimed at this prize and remains on a workable mark. He can extend his winning run. The hat-trick seeking Sure Touch is feared most.