Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Novices' Handicap Chase

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Tractor Fred^t²⁴⁷

13/2

Fair maiden chaser but he hasn't gone on for this yard and was pulled up in 3m handicap chase at Southwell 8 months ago. Has since had wind op so not ruled out if it sparks a resurgence.

Form: 3/3524P-

High Up In The Air²⁵⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Joshua Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 104

15/2

Form: 781357-

Special Buddy^p1²⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Adrian Heskin| T: B Pauling| OR: 92

12/1

Showed little in three novice hurdles around 20f last winter, fifth of 8 at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) final one. Makes chase debut now with cheekpieces fitted and plenty to prove.

Form: 3U2/P45-

Silent Encore^p,t⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Kielan Woods| T: B I Case| OR: 90WS

9/4

Remains a maiden after 23 runs but posted (11/4) good second of 6 in 3m handicap chase at Huntingdon 41 days ago. Collared late on there and has since had breathing op so seems sure to go well again.

Form: 4492-62

Hang Tough^t²³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 86

10/3

Maiden pointer who scored over hurdles last term before encouraging fifth of 17 in 3m handicap at Ffos Las on return. Goes chasing now and interesting for yard among the winners.

Form: 03913-5

Don Herbager⁵⁸⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 84| BF

11/4

Failed to justify support on more than one occasion over hurdles and not seen out since pulled up at Chepstow 19 months ago. Makes chase debut now up in trip but can't be dismissed for good handler.

Form: 54099P/

Gorcombe's Rascal²³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Bryony Frost| T: J D Frost| OR: 77

80/1

Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who beat only one in 19f Taunton novice (200/1) 7 months ago. Goes chasing now and needs a big step forward.

Form: 8P/P007-

Non-Runners

Gars Bar Dine²⁵

Weight: 11-5| Age: 9

T: D Skelton J: Bridget Andrews

Forecasts

Silent Encore (9/4), Don Herbager (11/4), Hang Tough (10/3), Tractor Fred (13/2), High Up In The Air (15/2), Gars Bar Dine (10/1), Special Buddy (12/1), Gorcombe's Rascal (80/1)

Lots of these have question marks against them so it could pay to side with chasing newcomer HANG TOUGH who showed winning form over hurdles last term and should be spot on here after an encouraging recent return at Ffos Las. Silent Encore has had plenty of chances but is in good form so seems sure to go well along with Gars Bar Dine who has fallen to a tempting mark.