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Saturday 25 October 2025

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Clifford, Martin & Sarah Firth Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 5m 59.14s

Diamond Dealer^t²⁰¹

6/5

Off the mark over hurdles at Uttoxeter on last season's return but didn't kick on from that, sixth of 9 in handicap here (22.7f, good) when last seen in April. However, this point winner is one to note sent chasing on first run since leaving B. F. Brookhouse (has had wind op).

Form: 5/15626-

Golden Point²³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: P W Wadge| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR: 107

13/2

Made it third time lucky over hurdles at Ayr in January and ran well both subsequent outings, fifth of 8 in listed mares' novice at Doncaster (24.4f, good) in March. Off 7 months but she's interesting on chase debut, her dam a sister to dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo.

Form: 2/43125-

Cosmic Blizzard^t³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Jack Power⁽⁵⁾| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR: 104

7/2

Winless under Rules in Ireland but recorded a hat-trick in points before joining current yard. With tongue strap refitted, some encouragement on stable debut when fourth of 8 in handicap at Perth (23.8f, good to soft) a month ago. Could be ready to open his Rules account.

Form: 3411-14

Wholly Boley^p1²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Danny McMenamin| T: D Bourke| OR: 98

9/1

Point winner who showed ability on stable/hurdling debut in January. Didn't progress in 2 remaining starts last season, but after 7 months off showed aptitude for chasing when second in handicap at Hexham (24.2f, heavy) 22 days ago. Could have more to offer with cheekpieces added.

Form: 2/1563-2

My Lady Elektra^t,p¹⁷¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Bruce Lynn| T: N W Alexander| OR: 95

14/1

Fair ex-French maiden hurdler but was largely below that level for current yard last season. However, she returned to form when a close third of 6 in handicap at this course (25.8f, good) in May. Task is now to pick up where she left off making her chase debut.

Form: 75747-3

Joie More²⁵⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Dylan Johnston⁽³⁾| T: Mrs J Stephen| OR: 90WS

14/1

Maiden hurdler who ran poorly on final 2 starts last season, well-beaten ninth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (20.4f, soft) when last seen in February. Had made the frame both completed starts in Irish points, but others still more persuasive as he goes chasing (has had a wind op).

Form: 2/585P9-

Wearelongterm³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-3| J: Charlie Maggs⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 84

13/2

Hit and miss over hurdles/fences this year, in the process of running well back hurdling when falling 2 out in handicap at Perth (23.9f, good to soft) last month, though was ridden and about to be headed at the time. Lurks on a dangerous mark returned to chasing.

Form: PP6-34F

West Lawn¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Harry Reed| T: J Walton| OR: 77| D

66/1

Dual hurdles winner who has also scored twice in points. However, she remains a maiden in chases and her form went the wrong way last season. Probably needed the run when fifth of 8 at Hexham (24.2f, good) 2 weeks ago, though still looks to up against it from out of the weights.

Form: 3133P-5

Non-Runners

Frisby³⁰

Weight: 12-0| Age: 7

T: P Neville J: B S Hughes

Forecasts

Diamond Dealer (6/5), Cosmic Blizzard (7/2), Frisby (5/1), Wearelongterm (13/2), Golden Point (13/2), Wholly Boley (9/1), My Lady Elektra (14/1), Joie More (14/1), West Lawn (66/1)

Preference is for COSMIC BLIZZARD, who recorded a hat-trick in Irish points before making an encouraging stable debut at Perth last month. He can build on his recent run to gain a first success under Rules, though Diamond Dealer isn't taken lightly as he goes chasing on first outing for Dan Skelton. Golden Point is also considered as she starts off over fences.