Sandcliff Cromer 'Grassroots' Maiden Hunters' Chase (For The Turner Trophy)

Off time: 17:10 | Winning time: 6m 24.23s

Chapelier¹⁰

Age: 14| Weight: 12-0| J: Miss Ellie Holder⁽⁷⁾| T: J Whyte| OR: 88| D

50/1

Multiple point winner but a well-held third in that code at the beginning of the month and this 14-y-o returns to Rules (where he's winless) for the first time since 2022.

Form: P4UP2-3

Mister Splash^t1¹⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Mr Paddy Barlow⁽³⁾| T: E Turner| CDWS

8/13

Well bred but just fair form over hurdles for Evan Williams in 2021/22. Has enjoyed success between the flags since, adding to tally in a match 2 weeks ago. Major claims if coping with regulation fences under Rules.

Form: 451-311

On Lovers Walk^p1,t⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Miss M Micklewright⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss Kelly Morgan| OR: 105| D

7/4

Fair chaser (at up to 2¾m) in Ireland for Ross O'Sullivan, albeit he failed to win a race. Point form rather in and out but he did win a week ago and he sets the standard here.

Form: 6234P1

Royal Cave¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Miss Natasha Cookson⁽⁷⁾| T: T W Fife| D

8/1

Modest maiden handicap hurdler for Christopher David Timmons in Ireland. Did win a point on her penultimate start but was last of 4 finishers 2 weeks ago.

Form: 0-P5614

Forecasts

Mister Splash (8/13), On Lovers Walk (7/4), Royal Cave (8/1), Chapelier (50/1)

ON LOVERS WALK warmed up for this with a point win a week ago and this looks a good opportunity for him to shed his maiden status under Rules. Mister Splash's record between the flags marks him down as the obvious threat.