Book Your Party At Southwell Racecourse Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:31 | Winning time: 4m 12.67s

Catchim⁹²

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: C J Todd| T: C & A Pogson| OR: 98| C

5/1

Fair maiden chaser who ran right up to his best when runner-up over C&D in November. Given a break following a pair of lesser efforts in December and no surprise to see him bounce back for stable who landed this race 12 months ago.

Form: 43225P

Known Warrior²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Harry Bannister| T: R Bandey| OR: 98

5/1

Modest form at best in handful of starts over hurdles and similar form sent chasing, albeit getting closer than previously when second in 5-runner handicap at Plumpton (17f) 4 weeks ago, holding every chance under a patient ride. Not forlorn hope.

Form: 848642

Classical Sting^p²²

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Danny McMenamin| T: L Morgan| OR: 98

4/1

Different proposition sent chasing this term, successful on reappearance at Kelso (17f) and runner-up on 2 of his 3 starts since, latterly in 7-runner C&D handicap hurdle 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces worn then are retained and he commands respect back over larger obstacles.

Form: 88-12P2

Shadowfax Of Rohan^h,t²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Maggs⁽³⁾| T: P Neville| OR: 86| BF| D

1/1

Proved a different model sent chasing for his new yard after breathing surgery when readily making all at Catterick (15.7f) in February. Found only an upwardly mobile sort too good back there latest and big shout here from same mark.

Form: 3-79P12

Ferando^t⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Tom Cannon| T: B T Murphy| OR: 77

14/1

Pulled up sole outing for Nicky Henderson and fared little better in 3 starts over hurdles/fences for Alison Thorpe. Similar story following 6 months off/starting out for another new yard when well held fifth at Ffos Las 8 days ago. Passed over down in trip.

Form: PP4-F5

Forecasts

Shadowfax Of Rohan (1/1), Classical Sting (4/1), Known Warrior (5/1), Catchim (5/1), Ferando (14/1)

SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN found only one who continues to progress too strong on his most recent start at Catterick 3 weeks ago and, still very much unexposed as a chaser, he makes plenty of appeal from the same mark. Classical Sting can emerge as the lead danger, ahead of Catchim, who has been given a break ahead of this.