Colin Stratton Retirement Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:03 | Winning time: 5m 26.40s

Art Of Diplomacy^p¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: James Bowen| T: M Bowen| OR: 137| C

4/11

Thriving of late, extending his winning sequence to 4 with a decidedly useful effort in 6-runner handicap chase at Bangor (24.1f) a fortnight ago, driven clear. Effective at this shorter trip and the one to beat with well-being assured.

Form: 4-21111

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In The Air¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: C Gethings| T: A Ralph| OR: 119

2/1

Resumed winning ways in 6-runner handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good, 7/2) 13 days ago, able to dominate and scoring with a bit up his sleeve. Faces a stiffer task on these terms, however.

Form: 6-54121

Non-Runners

Catch Him Derry¹⁶⁷

Weight: 11-2| Age: 7

T: D Skelton J: Harry Skelton

Forecasts

Art Of Diplomacy (4/11), Catch Him Derry (1/1), In The Air (2/1)

ART OF DIPLOMANCY has been thriving this summer and gets the nod to continue his excellent spell with his well-being assured. Catch Him Derry, a notably progressive hurdler and a better prospect for the longer term, is sure to pose a big threat if fully tuned up for his chasing debut after a break.