Alder Demain & Akers PMS Oxford Edward Courage Cup Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:18 | Winning time: 4m 2.09s

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Sky Pirate^t¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Nick Scholfield| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 157| CD

9/2

Arrives on the back of three solid efforts this term, third of 4 to Shishkin in Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton last time. Landed this contest 12 months ago, so he's firmly in the mix once more.

Form: 121-243

Brave Seasca²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 137| CD

4/5

Has taken really well to fences and followed up his C&D win with ready victory in 2m Ascot handicap 29 days ago. Up another 9 lb but he's very much on the up and remains weighted to go in again.

Form: 4/41-611

Fast Buck^t²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 133| D

12/1

Useful form for Paul Nicholls last term, but he broke a blood vessel on his debut for current yard and has been a below-par third both runs since over C&D and at Ascot. Has plenty to prove at present.

Form: F2F-P33

Not Available^p,t²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Stan Sheppard| T: M Sheppard| OR: 133| D

3/1

Reliable sort who arrives on a hat-trick after landing 2m handicaps at Newbury and Ludlow, strong at the finish on each occasion. Has a career-high mark to overcome but sure to make his presence felt.

Form: 122311

Forecasts

Brave Seasca (4/5), Not Available (3/1), Sky Pirate (9/2), Fast Buck (12/1)

BRAVE SEASCA has quickly made into a useful chaser and a 9 lb rise in the weights doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from completing a quick hat-trick for the in-form Venetia Williams yard. Not Available also bids for a hat-trick and this gutsy sort rates a big threat, with last year's winner Sky Pirate not ruled out either in an intriguing handicap.