Ferguson Planning & Development Novices' Hunters' Chase

Off time: 16:45 | Winning time: 5m 38.1s

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Dance Of Time¹⁸

Age: 11| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr John Dawson| T: Miss H Reveley

4/6

Not raced under rules since April 2015 (dual bumper winner), but has been prolific in point-to-points winning her last seven races since March 2017 (all over 3m). Walked over latest (heavy), but perfectly adept on quick ground.

Form: 11/1111-

Eco Warrior¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Nick Orpwood⁽⁵⁾| T: Nick Orpwood| OR: 100

12/1

In contention when falling at the fourth last at Sedgefield latest (2m3f+ good), and renews rivalry with both Shantou Prince and Summoned. Left clear by Always Tipsy to score by 20L at Friars Haugh (3m soft) previously.

Form: 12/2U1F-

See Mores Finale¹⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr R Wilson⁽⁷⁾| T: S Clark

14/1

Hasn't the strongest of completion records in point-to-points, but has managed three victories in 26 starts, so is capable on a going day. Made the frame on his most recent start at Easingwold last month (3m good).

Form: 14/8P3-3

Shantou Prince^t¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Christopher Furness⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs G B Walford| OR: 111

5/2

Finished an 8L runner up to Mantou in a Sedgefield Hunters Chase last month (2m3f+ good), and should appreciate this slightly longer trip. Knows how to win races (7 from 19 in point-to-points).

Form: 206312-

Summoned^p¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: J M Andrews⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs S E Grant

20/1

Finished 17¾L behind the runner up Shantou Prince when fourth to Mantou at Sedgefield latest (2m3f+ good), so shouldn't be winning judged strictly upon that effort. 3 from 12 in point-to-points, including over 3m at nearby Friars Haugh in January.

Form: U2/1RF4-

Tambour Major^p¹¹

Age: 11| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Connor Wood⁽⁷⁾| T: J Threadgall| OR: 71

25/1

A 12 race maiden under rules, but is 3 from 7 in point-to-points. Under today's rider, he beat the evens favourite Nine Altars by 1L at Balcormo Mains (3m good) latest.

Form: 63/3P41-

Forecasts

Dance Of Time (4/6), Shantou Prince (5/2), Eco Warrior (12/1), See Mores Finale (14/1), Summoned (20/1), Tambour Major (25/1)

DANCE OF TIME races under rules for the first time since April 2015, but this Helena Reveley trained eleven-year-old has since become a prolific scorer in point-to-points (7 from 9). He walked over in the mud at Hexham recently, but today's forecast quicker ground (and opposition) shouldn't be overly concerning. Ridden by the very capable John Dawson, he's preferred to the Sedgefield trio of Shantou Prince, Eco Warrior and Summoned.