Western House Hotel New Brunch Menu Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:07 | Winning time: 4m 28.91s

Netywell³⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: P W Wadge| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR: 115| CD

5/4

Without a win since recording a hat-trick in 2023/24 but faced with heavy for first time this season, he ran better than for a while when fourth of 11 at Ayr (16.5f) in January. Drying ground would therefore perhaps be against him but this is a slight ease in class.

Form: P-38F84

One Mill Harbour^t¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: B S Hughes| T: James Moffatt| OR: 112| D

13/2

Progressive when winning 3 of his first 4 start over fences in 2023 but had a significant lay-off prior to finishing well held in pair of handicap hurdles here this winter. Held back by jumping returned to fences at this venue last month and now goes back in trip with Hughes a positive booking.

Form: 511/5P4

Dance Thief¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Ben Smith⁽⁷⁾| T: R M Smith| OR: 106| CD

7/2

Off mark at second time of asking over fences in a C&D contest in February 2025. Ran creditably without bettering that form to end the campaign and he likely needed the run over 20.5f here last month. Better expected with that under his belt and returned to this trip.

Form: 1233-5P

Ballyfort^h,t³⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Bruce Lynn| T: N W Alexander| OR: 105| CD

11/4

Well placed to win 2 handicaps (over C&D latter occasion) back chasing this season but struggled in better company back here a month ago. Jumping can be an issue, too.

Form: 49-1316

Cuzco Du Mathan^v¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Leah Noreci⁽¹⁰⁾| T: James Moffatt| OR: 102| D

14/1

Always behind on return from 6 months off at Carlisle. Eased 3 lb and should step up on that but probably of more interest when returned to Cartmel.

Form: 1-47476

Non-Runners

Don Occhetti¹²

Weight: 10-11| Age: 8

T: W Young Jnr J: Conor Rabbitt

Forecasts

Netywell (5/4), Ballyfort (11/4), Dance Thief (7/2), One Mill Harbour (13/2), Cuzco Du Mathan (14/1), Don Occhetti (33/1)

This looks very trappy with the tentative vote awarded to DANCE THIEF returned to 2m. Drying ground would be against Netywell but he can still be a big factor at this level, with One Mill Harbour also of some interest with Brian Hughes booked.