Thatchers Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:42 | Winning time: 4m 7.54s

Siam Park^t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 116| D

10/11

Three-time winner over fences. Not quite so good over hurdles but was a good second at Taunton last time. Front runner who could get the run of things in this small field.

Form: 2-31F42

Irish Chorus³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: A King| OR: 112| D

5/2

Winless over hurdles but has already won 2 of her 4 starts over fences despite not being a natural jumper, settling the race in a matter of strides at Warwick 5 weeks ago. Had a bit in hand that day so 6 lb rise may underestimate her.

Form: F4-4121

Raffles Hermes^h³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: R Walford| OR: 108| BF

11/4

Dual chase winner in France and ran by far his best race in Britain when second at Wincanton in February, impressing with how quickly he got into contention. Big shout on that form but was a bit disappointing at Fontwell next time.

Form: 64/7423

Non-Runners

Uncle Phil²⁶

Weight: 12-2| Age: 9

T: Chester Williams J: Isabelle Ryder

Forecasts

Siam Park (10/11), Irish Chorus (5/2), Raffles Hermes (11/4), Uncle Phil (10/1)

IRISH CHORUS proved much too good for her rivals at Warwick last time so looks up to defying a 6 lb rise. Likeable front runner Siam Park is the obvious threat.