Chase At Victors Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:12 | Winning time: 6m 7.35s

Bowmore⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: B S Hughes| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 135

6/1

Made a successful start over fences at Tipperary (17.3f) in July but hasn't managed to kick on from that effort, tailed off at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Has since left Henry de Bromhead and needs this step up in trip to rejuvenate him.

Form: 013F94

Special Rate^t⁷²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Sean Quinlan| T: Lizzie Quinlan| OR: 125| C| D

3/1

Enjoyed a most productive campaign over hurdles/fences last term, winning 7 from 10 starts for Philip Kirby. However, he's yet to find his form for new connections but the handicapper has at least given him a chance.

Form: 138-U75

Cerendipity³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Danny McMenamin| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 122WS

8/13

Arrives in good nick, shaping as if still in good form when fourth of 8 at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Has had another breathing operation since and could prove a tough nut to crack back down in grade.

Form: 51-6224

Milan Bridge^t²⁵⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Paul O'Brien| T: Mrs S J Humphrey| OR: 121

12/1

Arrived on a hat-trick after back-to-back wins at Plumpton but struggled from effectively 14 lb higher (including 8 lb out of the handicap) at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good to soft) when last seen 8 months ago. Watching brief advised on return.

Form: 9/4711-F

Forecasts

Cerendipity (8/13), Special Rate (3/1), Bowmore (6/1), Milan Bridge (12/1)

A contest that is unlikely to take much winning and CERENDIPITY, who arrives in form, gets the nod to record his third success over the larger obstacles following another breathing operation. Stable-switcher Bowmore is taken to edge out Special Rate for the forecast spot.