CRS Building Supplies Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 4m 25.65s

Soul Icon^t⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: H Cobden| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 145| C

5/4

Multiple winner over hurdles who showed improved form to finally get off the mark over fences in Grade 2 handicap at Kempton in December. Shaped as if still in form when sixth over a longer trip at Cheltenham since. Probably the one to beat back in calmer waters.

Form: 222416

Mark Of Gold¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: Caoilin Quinn| T: G & J Moore| OR: 142

15/8

Prolific winning hurdler who made the perfect start in this sphere when landing a 19f Ascot Grade 2 just before Christmas. He was a little fortunate on that occasion but has confirmed he's a useful chaser with thirds in other Graded events since.

Form: 0P-2133

Range²³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Dylan Johnston⁽³⁾| T: S Thomas| OR: 130

11/4

Chepstow novice hurdle winner last season and also scored at the same course on second chase start in November. Didn't jump so well on his next 2 starts but latest hurdle effort shows he's still on form if avoiding mistakes back chasing.

Form: 4-F17F4

Forecasts

Soul Icon (5/4), Mark Of Gold (15/8), Range (11/4)

A small field but it's a good-quality opener. If SOUL ICON is in the same form as when winning the Desert Orchid at Kempton over Christmas he might be able to give the weight away.