William Hill Racing Bet Builder 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Craig Nichol| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 135| D

Dual bumper winner who showed useful form over hurdles last season. Confirmed chasing debut promise when beating sole rival at Doncaster (24f, soft) in December, before shaping better than result when last of 5 in handicap at Windsor 26 days ago. Leading claims.

Form: 142-315

I Am Max⁴⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: P W Wadge| T: A M Thomson| OR: 118

Developed a positive record over hurdles last season and made a winning return tried again over fences in handicap at Hexham (20.1f, good) in October. However, he hasn't been in the same form since so looks to face a difficult task.

Form: 34-1045

Forecasts

Gamesters Guy (1/4), I Am Max (3/1)

This looks a good opportunity for GAMESTERS GUY to double his tally over fences having paid the price for racing too keenly on handicap chase debut at Windsor last time. Back down in trip he can get the better of I Am Max, who hasn't gone on from making a winning start this season.