Triple A Event Security Handicap Chase

Off time: 16:00 | Winning time: 6m 40.97s

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Al Roc^p1,t³⁴

Age: 11| Weight: 11-11| J: Philip Armson⁽⁷⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 111

7/2

Smart chaser at his peak in France but just fair nowadays. Mixed record for current yard but not disgraced at Stratford last time and return to this trip should suit. Cheekpieces re-fitted and handicapper has given him a chance.

Form: 80P383

The Cathal Don^t¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: M G Nolan| T: J W Mullins| OR: 111

15/2

Winner of a Tipperary maiden chase for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland last summer. Little impact in 5 starts for current connections this season, however (tried in headgear at Fontwell latest). Upped markedly in trip here.

Form: 136PP4

Mellow Ben²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR: 110

3/1

On a lengthy losing run and never threatened to get involved at Kempton latest. Back down to a career-low mark at least.

Form: 736365

Uallrightharry^p²⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-5| J: Brendan Powell| T: K Jewell| OR: 105| CD

4/1

C&D winner with creditable placed efforts 5 of 6 starts in handicap chases this season, though he was flattered by his second at Kempton latest.

Form: 325222

Jony Max^t¹⁰⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR: 100| BF

5/2

Offered little over hurdles but much more like it over fences, runner-up twice prior to scoring at Wincanton. Good second at Fakenham when last seen on New Year's Day. Needs considering back up in trip.

Form: 8-22132

Forecasts

Jony Max (5/2), Mellow Ben (3/1), Al Roc (7/2), Uallrightharry (4/1), The Cathal Don (15/2)

AL ROC wasn't disgraced when third in a stronger race than this at Stratford 5 weeks ago so could be the answer having been eased another 4 lb. Jony Max has had a good season over fences and is the obvious threat.