Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 11:46 | Winning time: 6m 25.59s

Moon Rocket¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: J J Burke| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 141| CD

1/3

Irish point winner who did well over hurdles last season, winning here and at Southwell then second in 3m Grade 2s back here and at Haydock. Found the Sefton too hot but made a smooth transition to chasing when justifying favouritism in 4-runner event over C&D recently. Open to improvement.

Form: 1122P-1

Gamesters Guy³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Craig Nichol| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 135

85/40

Dual bumper winner who posted useful form over hurdles last season, winning 1 of his 4 starts. Ended campaign with good second of 8 in 3m handicap at Newbury and shaped better than distance beaten suggests when last of 3 at Ayr on last month's chasing debut. Should improve.

Form: 1/2142-3

Forecasts

Moon Rocket (1/3), Gamesters Guy (85/40)

MOON ROCKET is compiling an excellent record at this track and, having justified favouritism in smooth style on his recent chasing debut, he's taken to prove too strong for Gamesters Guy, who may well have caused a minor upset had his jumping held together in the latter stages on his debut in this sphere at Ayr.