Ladbrokes Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 12:46 | Winning time: 4m 1.5s

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Delire D'Estruval³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: D A Jacob| T: B Pauling| OR: 139| D

10/1

Dual hurdles winner was placed in a couple of chases in France early last year and reverted to the larger obstacles latest where he narrowly prevailed at Carlisle (2m). Plenty of potential now over fences and has to respected here.

Form: 13104-1

Dustin Des Mottes¹⁶⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 134| D

10/1

Won four of his seven starts in France including a 2L win in his most recent which was his lone start over fences. Hard to gauge now from a handicap perspective but would have to be considered a potentially smart recruit.

Form: 1P/13-11

Knocknanuss³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 133| D

11/2

Useful dual hurdles scorer fell when well clear on chase debut at Plumpton before winning at Fakenham by some 21L. Doubtful either were strong contests but clearly taken to this code so respected in this stronger contest.

Form: 21P4-F1

Clondaw Castle³⁰⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: C Gethings| T: T R George| OR: 132| D

5/1

Useful dual hurdles scorer from just four starts over timber last season. Shade disappointing in most recent and season then ended early suggesting possible issues. Now goes chasing for the first time but has a few question marks overall.

Form: 18/1317-

Kupatana^h¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 131

9/4

Mare won two of her four starts over hurdles and made a smooth transition to chasing when winning easily in a Kempton handicap over 2m2f. Particularly impressed with her jumping there and a 9lb rise may not halt her.

Form: 1/412-11

The Last Day²⁵⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 128| D

16/1

Twice a winner at Chepstow last term where he clearly showed a liking for very testing conditions. Now starts out over fences with few miles on the clock and genuine potential here.

Form: 19/1341-

Al Shahir^t²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 123| BF| D

11/4

Towcester maiden hurdle winner last December could only finish fourth as favourite beaten 12L at Carlisle on chase debut but the winner has followed up since so form looks solid and merits respect here.

Form: 2221P-4

Forecasts

Kupatana (9/4), Al Shahir (11/4), Clondaw Castle (5/1), Knocknanuss (11/2), Dustin Des Mottes (10/1), Delire D'Estruval (10/1), The Last Day (16/1)

KUPATANA made a particularly impressive start to life over fences at Kempton where her jumping for a novice was pretty flawless and therefore she appeals as the sort who could remain ahead of the handicapper. There are dangers aplenty however in a race where none of the runners can be dismissed with the main dangers considered to be fellow recent chase winners Delire D'Estruval and Knocknanuss.