Ladbrokes Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:20 | Winning time: 4m 2.39s

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Edwardstone²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 159| D

8/15

Smart and reliable hurdler who followed up his Warwick success with a very smart effort in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown (15.5f) 23 days ago. Sets a clear standard under a penalty.

Form: 353-B11

Do Your Job^t²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: R Patrick| T: M Scudamore| OR: 143| D

9/2

Smart novice hurdler who made a successful start to his chase career in 2m Warwick novice on return. Still going well when falling eighth in Henry VIII won by Edwardstone last time. Retains potential.

Form: 2422-1F

Raya Time²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: C Gethings| T: T R George| OR: 139| D

25/1

Stepped up on his stable debut to get off the mark in handicap company in 2m small-field event at Ludlow 3 weeks ago, easing clear. This is obviously much harder.

Form: 31F021

Solo^t³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Bryony Frost| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 139| CD

9/2

One-time exciting hurdler who got back on track switched to fences following a breathing op when runner-up at Ascot on return. Filled same spot at Newbury, though without any obvious excuses.

Form: 5040-22

Forecasts

Edwardstone (8/15), Do Your Job (9/2), Solo (9/2), Raya Time (25/1)

There's a lot to like about the way EDWARDSTONE has taken to chasing and he sets a clear standard after winning the Henry VIII Novices' Chase impressively at Sandown. Do Your Job created a good impression on his debut in this sphere at Warwick and retains potential following a mid-race exit in the aforementioned race won by Edwardstone.