SSS Super Alloys Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:40 | Winning time: 5m 10.12s

Springwell Bay²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 145| BF| CD

13/2

Very useful hurdler who made a winning return/chase debut at Chepstow (19.5f) in October and similar form despite not settling when third in 4-runner in listed company here (24.5f) 4 weeks ago. Returns to shorter now and he remains open to improvement.

Form: 142U-13

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Caldwell Potter¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 151

11/10

Highly promising sort who quickly reached a smart level over hurdles for Gordon Elliott, winning Grade 1 at Leopardstown last winter. Perfect start for new yard when winning Carlisle novice chase (2m) with plenty to spare 12 days ago and he's evidently a leading prospect in this sphere. Up in trip.

Form: 63/211-1

Ballymackie²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: R P McLernon| T: L Morgan

200/1

Picked up for £160,000 after winning a couple of Irish points early last year. Stiff task both starts 12 months apart under Rules so far, latterly when coming home last of 8 behind L'eau du Sud in Grade 2 here (15.9f) 4 weeks ago. Up in trip now but this another very tall ask.

Form: 2511/5-8

Deafening Silence²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 133

8/1

Point winner who boasted a record of 2-3 over hurdles, including Grade 2 success at Sandown (19.8f) last winter. Shaped very well after a year off when third in Haydock Graduation chase (21.6f) 3 weeks ago. Looks sure to improve for that initial experience.

Form: B13/11-3

Jango Baie²⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 146

7/4

Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles, latterly the Grade 1 Formby at Aintree on Boxing Day. Runner-up all 3 starts thereafter, posting a fine effort in circumstances in big-field handicap (20f) at the National Meeting in April. Exciting prospect for chasing.

Form: 2/11222-

Forecasts

Caldwell Potter (11/10), Jango Baie (7/4), Springwell Bay (13/2), Deafening Silence (8/1), Ballymackie (200/1)

Having marked himself down as a leading novice hurdler for Gordon Elliott last term, CALDWELL POTTER made the perfect start for new connections with a smooth chase debut success at Carlisle 12 days ago. Open to above-average improvement, he's fancied to follow-up over this longer trip. Jango Baie, on reappearance/chase bow, and Deafening Silence can emerge next best.