12:25 Doncaster

Saturday 14 December 2024

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bet365 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:25 | Winning time: 4m 43.30s

Classic King¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: R Patrick| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 127| CD

7/1

Fairly useful novice hurdler last season who left previous efforts in this sphere well behind when winning 5-runner C&D handicap 14 days ago, overcoming 2 serious late errors in the process. Jumping remains a concern but he has the scope to improve further.

Form: 2F2-U81

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Bucksy Des Epeires²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Ned Fox⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 126| D

6/4

Ended last term with a good second over hurdles and improved immediately for switch to chasing/after 8 months off when taking 4-runner handicap at Ascot (18.8f) 3 weeks ago, with bit in hand. Rider takes off handy 5 lb and big shout with prospect of more to come.

Form: 24F92-1

Lord Of Cheshire³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: James Turner⁽⁵⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 126| D

16/1

Overcame some mistakes to make a winning chasing debut in 4-runner handicap at Fontwell (19.5f, good to soft) in October. However, found things tougher when finishing midfield at Bangor (20.3f) 31 days ago and others appeal more for win purposes.

Form: 12F7-18

The Kalooki Kid⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Danny McMenamin| T: N G Richards| OR: 124| BF

11/4

Dual winner of novice hurdles who shaped well after 7 months off when second on handicap chase bow at Ayr (16.5f) 6 weeks ago, staying on well having conceded first run. Return to this longer trip rates a plus and he merits consideration.

Form: 11485-2

Hidalgo De L'isle²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 121

20/1

Dual hurdles winner who showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in August and similar form all 3 starts since, left with lot to do when runner-up at Wetherby (15.1f) 4 weeks ago.

Form: 301242

Sea Invasion²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Rex Dingle| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 119| BF

10/1

Steadily progressive over hurdles for Chris Gordon last season and bright start for new yard behind a more experienced rival when second in 3-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f) 26 days ago. Open to improvement with that under his belt.

Form: 53413-2

Park Annonciade^t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Sean Flanagan| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 114| D

11/1

Useful Irish hurdler who has yet to complete in 2 tries chasing but there has been promise and she lines up here having not been seen to best effect back over hurdles at Haydock 3 weeks ago. Remains open to improvement back in this sphere.

Form: 465-PF7

Pinnacle Peak^p²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-9| J: James Best| T: M Keighley| OR: 112

40/1

Productive over hurdles during a light 2023 campaign, winning twice prior to a sound fourth in big-field handicap at Cheltenham (21f). Likely needed first start for 12 months back at that venue in November but he didn't convince in 2 previous chase tries earlier in his career.

Form: 3/1414-0

Bold Reaction^t1²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Paul O'Brien| T: C & A Pogson| OR: 112

20/1

Bumper winner who was fair over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Creditable start for new yard/after 7 months off when third of 4 on handicap chase debut at Wetherby (15.2f, good) 4 weeks ago but his task is to build on that back up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time.

Form: 26/220-3

Forecasts

Bucksy Des Epeires (6/4), The Kalooki Kid (11/4), Classic King (7/1), Sea Invasion (10/1), Park Annonciade (11/1), Lord Of Cheshire (16/1), Bold Reaction (20/1), Hidalgo De L'isle (20/1), Pinnacle Peak (40/1)

BUCKSY DES EPEIRES made the perfect start over fences when landing a small-field contest at Ascot 3 weeks ago and, very much appealing as the type to go on improving in this sphere, Venetia Williams' 5-y-o is fancied to make another bold bid. The Kalooki Kid is another open to improvement in this sphere and he's feared. Recent C&D winner Classic King and Sea Invasion are others worth a look.