Matchbook Betting Exchange Rated Novice Chase

4YO plus | 2m 65y | 9 Runners | Turf

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Donagh Meyler| T: E Mullins| OR: 130

Won a conditions chase at Ballinrobe in August. First of 7 in handicap chase at Kempton (4/1) 15 days ago, resuming progress with an assured display back over fences. Progressive profile suggests further success despite significant step down in trip.

Form: 0-12191

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St Faz^t²³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 123

Finished seventh of 11 in a handicap chase at Cheltenham (15/2) 23 days ago after a chance-ending mistake four out which ended prospects. Could be competitive if putting in a clear round having shown ability over fences previously.

Form: 125657

Anotherway^t²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: J J Slevin| T: T Gibney| CD

Patchy form since course win in January 2024. Fifth of 11 in maiden chase at Navan (100/1) 22 days ago, led before fading from 2 out.

Form: 00670-5

Choccabloc^t1³⁶²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Brian Hayes| T: A McNamara| BF

Second of 9 in hurdle at Taunton (3/1). Makes chase debut today with first-time tongue strap for new trainer.

Form: 12152/2-

Coral River²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Flanagan| T: R O'Sullivan| BF| D

Multiple placed efforts in hurdles earlier this year, finished third of 9 in novice chase at this course and distance (11/8 favourite) 26 days ago. May improve with more chasing experience.

Form: 333-703

Giant Haystacks^t¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Ricky Doyle| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 106| BF

Modest hurdler finished fifth of 12 in hurdle handicap at Thurles (7/2 favourite) 19 days ago. Chase debut.

Form: PP-0835

Harvard Guy²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Simon Torrens| T: E & P Harty

Finished sixth of 11 in maiden chase at Navan (25/1) 22 days ago, closing up late. Open to improvement over fences given useful hurdle form.

Form: 01112/6

Pure Steel³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Mark Walsh| T: J J Mangan

Won a maiden hurdle at Cork (Jan 2025). Finished 3rd of 16 in maiden chase at Naas (33/1) after 10-month break, showing promise with running left. Smart prospect capable of winning similar events with potential over longer distances.

Form: 1/41-3

Its Bilbo²²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| C

Reliable hurdler with Grade 2 placings. Made decent chasing debut at Navan (10/1, 4th of 11) after 7-month break. Previous winner at this course and likely to improve with more jumping experience.

Form: 4/1522-4

Forecasts

Pure Steel (11/4), Its Bilbo (10/3), Harvard Guy (5/1), Anotherway (13/2), Chance Another One (7/1), Choccabloc (7/1), St Faz (10/1), Coral River (10/1), Giant Haystacks (20/1)

PURE STEEL shaped with abundant promise on his chasing debut at Naas when finishing third with plenty left in the tank. This smart prospect can progress significantly here. Its Bilbo, a previous course winner with Grade 2 hurdles form, should build on his fencing debut. Chance Another One arrives in top form following an impressive Kempton success but faces a shorter trip.