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

Off time: 14:00 | Winning time: 4m 5.00s

1^st

Nells Son

911-11

12/1

T: N G RichardsJ: Danny McMenamin

Close 3rd on inside, left 5 lengths 2nd 4 out, ridden and closed out wide between last two, over 1 length down last, sustained run to lead inside final 110 yards, won going away tchd 11/1

2^nd

Unexpected Party

911-11

15/2

T: D SkeltonJ: Harry Skelton

Led, left in 5 lengths lead 4 out, reduced lead and ridden between last two, over 1 length ahead last, headed and no extra inside final 110 yards op 9/2

3^rd

Path D'oroux

711-7

5/1

T: G P CromwellJ: Keith Donoghue

Held up in close 4th, left in modest 3rd 4 out, no chance with leading duo op 9/2 tchd 4/1

Also Ran

Kalif Du Berlais

410-6

4/11f

T: P F NichollsJ: H Cobden

Tracking leader when fell 4 out op 4/7 and tchd 8/13

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£13.00EX:£50.80Trifecta:£65.60SF:£67.41

Forecasts

Kalif Du Berlais (4/11), Path D'oroux (5/1), Unexpected Party (15/2), Nells Son (12/1)

None of these can be ruled out but preference is for Dan Skelton's Grand Annual Chase victor UNEXPECTED PARTY who shaped as if his reappearance fifth in Aintree's Old Roan Chase would put him spot on here. Paul Nicholls saddles an interesting chasing newcomer in the shape of Adonis Hurdle winner Kalif du Berlais and Irish-challenger Path d'Oroux also warrants plenty of respect in this intriguing contest.

UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR)
KALIF DU BERLAIS (FR)
PATH D'OROUX (FR)

Prize Money

1st: £26,015.002nd: £11,960.003rd: £5,980.004th: £2,990.005th: £1,495.006th: £745.00