Easby Abbey Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:00 | Winning time: 4m 58.10s

Classic Maestro^p¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Luke Scott⁽⁵⁾| T: J Candlish| OR: 132

8/11

Is enjoying a fine season and he readily bagged his fourth success (cheekpieces fitted) in 5-runner handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, heavy) 12 days ago. Really likeable sort who is a player once more.

Form: 111341

Not Staying Long⁵⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Henry Brooke| T: P Neville| OR: 125| CD

7/2

In fine form since rejoining his former trainer and bids for a hat-trick following a pair of C&D handicap wins either side of Christmas. Has more to offer after a break. Big shout.

Form: 145-711

Master Breffni²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-5| J: C O'Farrell| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 106| D

11/4

Got off the mark in this sphere in 5-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Up 10 lb (including 5 lb out of the handicap) but scored cosily there so not totally dismissed.

Form: F12-521

Non-Runners

Matchless²⁸

Weight: 10-8| Age: 7

T: J Candlish J: Sean Quinlan

Forecasts

Classic Maestro (8/11), Master Breffni (11/4), Not Staying Long (7/2), Matchless (12/1)

CLASSIC MAESTRO jumped superbly when going in at Leicester recently and Jennie Candlish's likeable sort is taken to bag a fifth win of the campaign and edge out the hat-trick seeking Not Staying Long. Sedgefield victor Master Breffin also needs factoring in.