William Hill Money Back Second Novices' Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 6m 11.3s

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Petite Ganache^b⁴⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-13| J: B S Hughes| T: N G Richards| OR: 106| CD

10/3

Return to fences and refitting of blinkers sparked him back to life when winning over C&D in January. Only nudged up 3 lb so another bold bid is on the cards.

Form: 333701

Crystal Lad^p⁶⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: S Mulqueen⁽³⁾| T: K Scott| OR: 105

18/1

Inconsistent sort for Gary Moore but made a respectable start for new yard when fourth in Kelso handicap chase in December. Needs to build on that now, though.

Form: 6-1P3P4

Lord Condi^v⁸⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: C O'Farrell| T: I Jardine| OR: 104

9/2

Scored over fences at Southwell in July. Unable to reproduce that since but latest 11 lengths third in Kelso handicap hurdle was his best run since joining this stable. Back chasing now.

Form: 547663

Choix Des Armes^h⁷²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: Ross Chapman| T: Mrs A C Hamilton| OR: 100WS

33/1

Successful hurdler for Paul Nicholls in 2018 but struggled in light career for this yard since. Recent wind operation needs to spark an upturn in his fortunes.

Form: 52/0P6-P

The Reaping Race^p,t1⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Nathan Moscrop⁽³⁾| T: R Menzies| OR: 95| D

15/2

Hurdles winner at Tipperary last summer but no significant impact in 3 outings for new yard this winter. Mark on slide but would need to see market support to consider with a tongue strap added.

Form: 337756

Not The Chablis^p⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: N W Alexander| OR: 93| BF| C

1/1

Scored over hurdles at this track last winter and has also posted runner-up efforts over fences here on his last 2 outings. Step back up to 3m may suit. Leading claims.

Form: 1P-8322

Forecasts

Not The Chablis (1/1), Petite Ganache (10/3), Lord Condi (9/2), The Reaping Race (15/2), Crystal Lad (18/1), Choix Des Armes (33/1)

NOT THE CHABLIS has been knocking on the door here of late and is selected to resume winning ways now stepping back up to 3m for just the second time in his career. Last-time-out C&D scorer Petite Ganache looks the obvious threat.