Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Graduation Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:52 | Winning time: 3m 52.44s

Be Aware^h,t²¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Tristan Durrell| T: D Skelton| OR: 147| D

2/1

Developed into a smart front-running novice chaser last season, ending the campaign with a good 8 lengths third in Grade 1 Maghull at Aintree (2m, good to soft) in April. The hood and first-time tongue tie combination worn on that occasion is retained and he's the one to beat.

Form: 122203-

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Cristal D'estruval³³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Paul O'Brien| T: Harry Derham| OR: 137| C| D

2/5

£400,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field who looked an exciting prospect when winning maiden/novice hurdles at Warwick (2m, good to soft) and this course (17f, soft) at the end of 2025. Very interesting chase newcomer for yard back among the winners.

Form: 1/11-

All The Glory²⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-7| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 119| D

33/1

Useful over hurdles but not quite as good in this sphere and remote third of 4 on Fontwell reappearance (2¾m, good to soft) 25 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Outsider of the trio.

Form: 3347P-3

Forecasts

Cristal D'estruval (2/5), Be Aware (2/1), All The Glory (33/1)

BE AWARE attained a smart level over fences last season and is very much the percentage call, although he faces an interesting opponent in Cristal d'Estruval who won a point before bolting up 2 in hurdles at the end of last year.