Grace And Dotty Fedora's And Feathers Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:03 | Winning time: 6m 32.90s

Finn Lough^p,t²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Toby Wynne⁽³⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 116| CD

10/3

Got off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster in December and, having pulled up next time, was quickly back to winning ways when just holding on having idled over C&D 4 weeks ago. 5 lb rise demands more but he's a player.

Form: 2221P1

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Awaythelad^b³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: Ben Jones| T: B Pauling| OR: 115

9/2

Dual hurdles winner last winter and encouraging start over fences when third at Lingfield on return. Built on that at the third attempt when second in this headgear at Doncaster last time and shortlist material up in trip.

Form: P7-34P2

Jeffery's Cross⁴⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-13| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 115

15/2

Took his form up a notch when gaining a first win over fences at Haydock in April 2023. Shaped as though all his ability remains intact when third back from 19 months off at Windsor but ran poorly at Market Rasen since. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 221/2-3P

Lilting Verse^t²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Fern O'Brien⁽⁷⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 113| D

14/1

Listed bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles at Ludlow last season. However, hasn't looked straightforward switched to fences this term despite winning at Huntingdon on second start. Risky.

Form: 4-31PP5

Always Busy³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR: 105| BF

5/1

Career best when easily winning 10-runner handicap chase at Warwick. Might have found next run coming too soon under a penalty but new mark has kicked in now.

Form: 05221P

Airtothethrone^p,t⁹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: S Bowen| T: Billy Aprahamian| OR: 102

9/2

Fair winning handicap chaser who bounced back to his best in first-time cheekpieces when second at Taunton (26.3f, good) in April. Respectable return at Chepstow but well held at Lingfield since. First run for yard after leaving Tim Vaughan.

Form: F232-44

Shillanavogy³²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR: 101

9/2

Taken well to fences this term and off the mark at Fontwell in December. Only fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Wincanton next time but ground might have been too testing. Worth another chance.

Form: 1-42P14

Forecasts

Finn Lough (10/3), Awaythelad (9/2), Shillanavogy (9/2), Airtothethrone (9/2), Always Busy (5/1), Jeffery's Cross (15/2), Lilting Verse (14/1)

AWAYTHELAD got back on track in a change of headgear when second at Doncaster and looks capable of going one better off his current mark. Shillanavogy is worth another chance back on better ground so is next best ahead of last-time-out winner Finn Lough.