Weatherbys Hamilton Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 4m 35.07s

Horn Cape²²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: K Brogan| T: B Haslam| OR: 128| D

12/1

Ran poorly over hurdles latest but had posted good second over C&D previously and remains unexposed over fences. Respected.

Form: 836-52P

Anyharminasking^p³⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: R P McLernon| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 127| D

7/2

Resumed winning ways over hurdles at Newcastle in April and ran to similar level when second of 4 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good, 9/4) on debut over fences 37 days ago. Entitled to build on that.

Form: 0P71-02

Sea The Clouds^p,t²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: B S Hughes| T: James Moffatt| OR: 123| C| D

11/4

Bounced back to form with a tongue strap refitted when fourth over hurdles here on Saturday (bidding to follow up his win in corresponding race last season). Goes chasing dropped back markedly in trip now.

Form: 1U-92P4

Bareback Jack^t³⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 123| D

4/1

Four-time hurdle winner who made a good start over the larger obstacles when second of 4 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, good to firm) 30 days ago. May have more to offer in this sphere yet.

Form: 4/591-02

Hurricane Ali^p²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-8| J: Charlotte Jones| T: James Moffatt| OR: 112| D

5/1

Bit better over hurdles here on Saturday but not scored for some time and work to do back chasing down in trip.

Form: 04-3467

Willie Shake Hands^t³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR: 112

4/1

Off the mark over fences at Hexham (15.6f) in May and acquitted himself well in defeat since, latest when third of 4 in handicap chase (5/2) at Uttoxeter (16f, good) 37 days ago. Ought to go well again.

Form: 223-123

He's A Diamond^p1,t³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Harry Reed| T: L Morgan| OR: 102

100/1

Bettered his exploits in bumpers when making a winning hurdles debut at Market Rasen (20.6f) in March but has disappointed since, including when failing to complete on yard/chase debut last month. Best watched from 7 lb out of the weights.

Form: 9416-6P

Forecasts

Sea The Clouds (11/4), Anyharminasking (7/2), Bareback Jack (4/1), Willie Shake Hands (4/1), Hurricane Ali (5/1), Horn Cape (12/1), He's A Diamond (100/1)

BAREBACK JACK made a pleasing chase debut at Uttoxeter last month and should have learnt plenty from that experience. He can land the spoils. Anyharminasking and Willie Shake Hands look the likeliest dangers.