13:15 Sandown

Sunday 11 November 2018

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Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 13:16 | Winning time: 5m 22.2s

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Springtown Lake²⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-13| J: R Johnson| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 137| D

11/4

Enjoyed a decent novice campaign over hurdles, but found the competition too tough when switched to handicap company for the Coral Cup at Cheltenham. Seasonal/chasing debut and is one to note for leading connections.

Form: 1F2310-

No Hassle Hoff²¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: D A Jacob| T: D Skelton| OR: 136

5/1

Quite highly tried in handicap hurdles last season, but showed a fair level of ability. Interesting on his chasing bow for successful owners.

Form: 149300-

Hitherjacques Lady²⁰⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: L P Aspell| T: O Sherwood| OR: 132| D

9/1

Winner of two of her 10 races over hurdles and ran well to be second to Clyne at Uttoxeter in March. First start over fences for a stable going quite well.

Form: 0/33P20-

Vivas^p,t²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: J J Burke| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 132| D

20/1

Has improved markedly since switched to fences, winning both of his chase starts at Fontwell and Plumpton. This is a stronger contest and he is up a total of 10lb, but his experience will stand him in good stead.

Form: 533-411

Molineaux¹⁹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: S Bowen| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 130

11/2

Not seen out since landing a novice hurdle at Chepstow in April. Chasing debut for respected stable and has to enter calculations.

Form: 321231-

Dentley De Mee^p²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Chester Williams⁽⁷⁾| T: Nick Williams| OR: 128

6/1

Good second to a subsequent winner at Market Rasen last month. Will have been well prepared for this chasing debut by a stable which is hitting top form.

Form: 28322-2

Coningsby^p1⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Alan Johns| T: T Lacey| OR: 127

8/1

Winner of his only point-to-point and was leading the way on his chasing debut at Carlisle until running out before the tenth fence. It was too far out to judge how he might have fared, but the early signs were promising enough. Cheekpieces fitted.

Form: 1224-R

Call Me Sid¹⁹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: J E Moore| T: J Mason| OR: 123

40/1

Maiden hurdle winner at Ludlow in January, but was not at his best when last seen in April. Tries his luck over fences and the market will probably be the best guide to his chances.

Form: 26/8147-

Wolfcatcher^t,v¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: T J O'Brien| T: Ian Williams| OR: 123

16/1

Successful on chasing debut over 2m5f at Newton Abbot and ran in a hurdling contest before reverting to fences and finishing fifth of nine over 3m1f at Aintree off an 8b higher mark. Drop back in trip ought to suit.

Form: 366-165

Lithic²³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: R P McLernon| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 120

16/1

Three placings in seven starts over fences so knows how to handle the bigger obstacles. More exposed than his rivals, though, and needs to find extra.

Form: 2F0-444

Forecasts

Springtown Lake (11/4), No Hassle Hoff (5/1), Molineaux (11/2), Dentley De Mee (6/1), Coningsby (8/1), Hitherjacques Lady (9/1), Lithic (16/1), Wolfcatcher (16/1), Vivas (20/1), Call Me Sid (40/1)

Vivas has won both his races over fences and warrants plenty of respect, but it will be a surprise if one of the chasing newcomers is not quite useful and the one which most catches the eye in that respect is DENTLEY DE MEE, who chased home an in-form hurdler last time and can make a winning debut over fences for a stable hitting form. Wolfcatcher and Coningsby will have their supporters, while Springtown Lake, Molineaux, Hitherjacques Lady and No Hassle Hoff make their debuts over fences and have to be considered.