Turn The Page And Read 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (GBB Race)

4YO plus | Class 3 | 2m 7f 214y | 3 Runners | Turf

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 135| CD

Very smart novice hurdler who came in an excellent second in Grade 1 at Aintree in April 2023. Restricted to just 2 starts since, shaping as though retaining a good portion of his ability when just failing on chase debut 4 weeks ago. Major claims if coming out of that race fine.

Form: 1312/P-2

Blue Las¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: Dylan Johnston| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 129

1/1

Two-time bumper winner proved progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice, including on handicap bow at Uttoxeter. Bred for chasing but unseated on first start over fences at Lingfield (16/1) on reappearance last month. Much more like it when second at Warwick since.

Form: 2131-U2

Non-Runners

Lunar Discovery²

Weight: 10-12| Age: 8

T: R L Llewellyn J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Maximilian (4/6), Blue Las (5/4), Lunar Discovery (8/1)

BLUE LAS had little chance with a very useful rival at Warwick 3 weeks ago but it was still an encouraging effort on second chase start and the 7 lb she receives from Maximilian may prove to be decisive.