CRS Scrap Metals Malvern 578081 Novices' Chase

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 5m 3.06s

1^st

Forever Field

710-12

13/8

T: N J HendersonJ: N de Boinville

Tracked leader, led 2nd, jumped right 7th and 8th, upped tempo before 4 out, 4 lengths clear last, ridden out, always holding on tchd 6/4 and tchd 7/4

2^nd

Black Corton

611-5

10/11f

T: P F NichollsJ: Sam Twiston-Davies

Led until 2nd, chased winner, ridden when not fluent 3 out, 4 lengths down last, stayed on inside final 100 yards, unable to challenge op Evens

3^rd

Newton Geronimo

811-5

6/1

T: B PaulingJ: Brendan Powell

Held up, 3rd from 5th, ridden when mistake 3 out, no impression, mistake last, weakened flat op 5/1

4^th

Valshan Time

510-12

150/1

T: Mrs L J YoungJ: James Best

Held up, hit 8th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off

Also Ran

Finch Flyer

1010-12

150/1

T: A SadikJ: Charlie Hammond (7)

Took keen hold early, chased leaders on outside, lost place 3rd, behind 6th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 4 out

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£2.00Pl:£1.30, £1.10EX:£3.20Trifecta:£3.70SF:£3.35

Forecasts

Black Corton (10/11), Forever Field (13/8), Newton Geronimo (6/1), Valshan Time (150/1), Finch Flyer (150/1)

The first thing to say about this card is that the ground conditions may well change before race time, with heavy showers predicted through the night and into the morning. Caution is advised if placing bets early. BLACK CORTON makes the most appeal of those with form, having jumped well in the main at Fontwell and is probably a bit more adaptable as regards ground conditions than his main two rivals, Forever Field and Newton Geronimo, both of whom have their quirks. Forever Field holds a solid chance at the weights but his resolution is now in question. Newton Geronimo needs to behave himself at the start.