William Hill Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:45 | Winning time: 4m 10.96s

Master Chewy^v1²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 155| CD

25/1

Back to form when second in Grade 2 at Kempton last month. Game winner of this last season but this looks a stronger renewal. Headgear on. Opposable under a penalty.

Form: 56-2472

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Lulamba⁶³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 157| D

4/11

One of the leading juvenile hurdlers last season and has looked an even better chaser this term, winning Grade 1 at Sandown in impressive fashion 9 weeks ago. Taking on more seasoned rivals now but still looks the one to beat with ceiling not yet reached.

Form: 1121-11

Calico^p,t⁷⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 154| D

25/1

Brilliantly primed to win 2 £100k handicaps at Cheltenham and Ascot this autumn. Freshened up since and well worth another shot at this level.

Form: 3432-11

Libberty Hunter⁶³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: S Bowen| T: Evan Williams| OR: 151| D

10/1

Smart chaser who scored at Cheltenham on his return last term before good second in this. However, let down by jumping since, including both starts this season.

Form: 3/12F-U4

Meetmebythesea²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Cobden| T: B Pauling| OR: 139| D

12/1

Progressive novice hurdler last season, winning 3 times before fine third in EBF Final at Sandown in March. Continued his improvement switched to fences this term, winning at Wetherby and Ayr. More to come but likely to find this company too demanding at this stage of his career.

Form: 1113-11

Saint Segal^t⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: C Gethings| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 155| C| D

6/1

Having an excellent season, winning twice and runner-up other 2 starts, including when beaten only by a highly progressive rival in Grade 2 handicap at Kempton over Christmas. Should be bang there on these terms.

Form: 31-1212

Non-Runners

Brookie⁷⁷

Weight: 11-2| Age: 9

T: A J Honeyball J: Rex Dingle

Forecasts

Lulamba (4/11), Saint Segal (6/1), Libberty Hunter (10/1), Meetmebythesea (12/1), Calico (25/1), Master Chewy (25/1), Brookie (50/1)

LULAMBA looked potentially top class when easily winning the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown on only his second chase start 9 weeks ago and is fancied to complete the hat-trick up against more experienced rivals. Saint Segal and Calico both arrive at the top of their game and can give the selection most to think about.