Philip Wilson Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 3m 49.28s

Gore Point^t⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 117| CD

13/8

Consistent sort who comes here operating firmly at the top of his game, bringing up the hat-trick in emphatic fashion over C&D 6 weeks ago, cruising clear after taking the lead 3 out. Now 21 lb higher than for first of those wins but definite possibilities again in this form.

Form: 42-2111

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Cobbler's Boy⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: James Best| T: S-J Davies| OR: 110| CD

22/1

Capitalised on a falling mark when recording a first chase success over this C&D in May. Worried out of things late on when second over hurdles next time but disappointed when last of 7 over fences at Hexham in June. Switched yards for only £5,000 since and the percentage call is to look elsewhere.

Form: 444-127

Ice Jet²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 117

4/5

Defied a double penalty to land a 10-day hurdles hat-trick at Worcester (2½m) in May. Unlucky not to extend his sequence when second on chase debut at Uttoxeter early last month (strong form) and going well when race voided back at that venue 4 weeks ago. Sure to win races in this sphere.

Form: 2-1112V

Hooper^t³⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-7| J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell⁽⁷⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 100| D

17/2

Lost his way for the Nicky Henderson yard and no upturn for new stable following a lengthy absence, well held having first start over fences in over 4 years at Stratford (19f) 5 weeks ago.

Form: 49P/524

Forecasts

Ice Jet (4/5), Gore Point (13/8), Hooper (17/2), Cobbler's Boy (22/1)

Three-time hurdle winner ICE JET's chase debut form at Uttoxeter looks strong and with improvement anticipated in this sphere, Dan Skelton's 4-y-o is fancied to take full advantage of his handy weight-for-age allowance. That said, Gore Point arrives on a roll and ought to give the selection plenty to think about in his bid for a 4-timer.