Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:26 | Winning time: 6m 16.30s

Kalhandrion^t²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Charlie Maggs⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hobson| OR: 108

6/5

Has improved for the switch to chasing this term, going in at the first attempt at Huntington (2½m) in November and backing it up with an excellent third of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) 23 days ago. This low-mileage 5-y-o could have more to offer so rates a big player.

Form: P658-13

The Long Point^p⁵⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Ben Jones| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 104

3/1

Bumper winner who showed promise over hurdles last term. No significant impact in 2 staying handicap chases at Hereford this season though, tried in cheekpieces last time. Needs to take a step forward.

Form: 4425-45

Swift Jet^p³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Finn Lambert⁽³⁾| T: R T Phillips| OR: 102

11/1

Fair maiden hurdler who recorded a good third at Ludlow in first-time cheekpieces in December. Headgear retained but in rear when fell 9th on his chase debut at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) 32 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 366-P3F

Jukebox D'eddy^v,t²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-7| J: B S Hughes| T: T R Gretton| OR: 89| D

5/2

Finally got off the mark (in a headgear change) at Market Rasen (3m) in December and followed it up in 6-runner handicap chase at Taunton (26.3f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Up another 7 lb but he can make his presence felt again.

Form: 222-211

Non-Runners

Finn Lough²⁸

Weight: 12-0| Age: 7

T: O Greenall & J Guerriero J: Craig Nichol

Queens Wish²⁸

Weight: 11-6| Age: 7

T: C & A Pogson J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Kalhandrion (6/5), Jukebox D'eddy (5/2), The Long Point (3/1), Queens Wish (5/1), Finn Lough (15/2), Swift Jet (11/1)

KALHANDRION hasn't looked back since sent over fences this season and is weighted to quickly resume winning ways on the back of an excellent Uttoxeter third. Hat-trick seeking Jukebox d'Eddy rates the obvious threat.