Winning Connections Conference Hire Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 6m 59.78s

Enjoy D'allen²⁴

Age: 12| Weight: 12-0| J: Miss Lily Jones⁽⁷⁾| T: N B King| OR: 115| D

5/2

Bagged third victory of season when making most in 4-runner handicap chase at Plumpton 24 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and looks sure to make another bold bid.

Form: 321061

Ballin Bay^p²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: R Menzies| OR: 103| C

11/10

Highly promising individual who landed a brace of handicap hurdles at this course last month, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) last time. Not seen over fences since 2024 but likely has more to offer in this sphere.

Form: 43-P411

Asa^p³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Joe Williamson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 102

9/4

Proved as good as ever when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Catterick 38 days ago and is just 2 lb higher here. Holds strong claims.

Form: 897631

Forecasts

Ballin Bay (11/10), Asa (9/4), Enjoy D'allen (5/2)

In a trappy-looking contest the vote goes to ASA, who made a winning return in this sphere at Catterick last month and still looks fairly treated. Ballin Bay arrives on a roll and has unfinished business over the larger obstacles, so he gets the nod for the forecast.