racingtv.com Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:07 | Winning time: 3m 52.35s

Supreme George⁴^{(ex 7)}

Age: 6| Weight: 12-2| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 100| CD

1/3

Much improved on the back of breathing surgery, readily supplementing his breakthrough Ludlow victory over C&D 4 days ago. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and he ought to take some stopping in hat-trick bid.

Form: 55-3511

Coupdebol⁹⁴⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 12-0| J: Conor Rabbitt⁽³⁾| T: P Winks| OR: 105

18/1

Veteran who has stood very little racing but capitalised on a much-reduced mark when last seen in action, making all to land 7-runner handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f) back in summer of 2023 for Tom George. Off the track again since ahead of this stable debut.

Form: F34P31/

Starman^h³⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-13| J: Aaron Anderson⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss J E Foster| OR: 104| D

20/1

Struggled to make an impact for Anthony McCann in Ireland last season and offered little both starts over hurdles upon returning for new yard in recent months. Mark is easing all the time but return to chasing needs to spark a major revival.

Form: 585F-8P

Treaty Boy^t²²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Ross Chapman| T: W Coltherd| OR: 93| CD

9/2

Given positive ride when respectable second at Kelso in November, finishing tired. Excuses on account of a quick turnaround back there next time, yet his latest Hexham fourth in December has to go down as disappointing. Still, better showing certainly not out of the question.

Form: 8-FB264

Zara's Universe^p⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 10-2| J: Joe Williamson⁽³⁾| T: A Crook| OR: 74| D

10/1

3-time chase scorer and best effort for a while when runner-up at Southwell (15.8f) on penultimate start last month. However, consistency not her strong suit and she disappointed when last of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.3f) on Boxing Day. Work to do from out of the weights.

Form: 2P6-627

Forecasts

Supreme George (1/3), Treaty Boy (9/2), Zara's Universe (10/1), Coupdebol (18/1), Starman (20/1)

SUPREME GEORGE hasn't looked back following wind surgery in recent weeks, supplementing his breakthrough Ludlow victory in ready fashion over C&D 4 days ago. Wisely turned out under a penalty, he ought to take some stopping in a race where most have something to prove. Treaty Boy could be next best unless the market speaks positively around the chances of returning veteran Coupdebol.