bet365 Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 12:50 | Winning time: 5m 22.1s

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Cousin Oscar

11/4

3/1

The Last But One

5/1, 9/2, 4/1, 7/2

10/3

Mahlerdramatic

9/2, 5/1, 11/2

5/1

Rainy City

15/2, 7/1, 6/1

13/2

Boagrius

7/1, 15/2, 7/1

13/2

Boy's On Tour

7/1, 15/2

7/1

Celtic Flames

12/1

14/1

Imperial Prince

33/1

40/1

SP Book Percentage 113.02

Forecasts

Cousin Oscar (3/1), The Last But One (10/3), Mahlerdramatic (5/1), Rainy City (13/2), Boagrius (13/2), Boy's On Tour (7/1), Celtic Flames (14/1), Imperial Prince (40/1)

The market may prove informative for this opener but COUSIN OSCAR is an interesting contender in any case. He was well held in second over this C&D on his second chase start but has undergone a wind operation since and also gained 4lb relief from the handicapper. With those factors in his favour, Donald McCain's charge should mount a serious challenge. The Last But One has got to improve for the switch to fences, and there's every reason to suggest he will, but trainer Paul Nicholls' 45% strike rate at the track over the previous year ensures he piques interest, while Boy's On Tour produced his best work to date when going down in a photo over C&D last month and is one to note again. Potential improver Boagrius is the best of the remainder.