Doodles, Baker And Turner Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:17 | Winning time: 4m 6.1s

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Selected odds by:

Morgenstern^b,t²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: Philip Armson⁽⁵⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 109

2/1

Four-time hurdles winner in France. Form has been patchy since crossing the Channel, but he did manage to make the most of a good opportunity over fences at Stratford (19.5f) last month. Already off bridle when brought down fifth at Southwell since.

Form: P2321B-

Mortlach^t²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 109

4/6

Promise in a light career under Rules, readily winning a 19f Warwick maiden hurdle last month. Point win in Ireland provides hope that he can prove at least as good over fences. Looks to have struck upon a weak race here.

Form: 1/23221-

Faro^t³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Craig Nichol| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 105

14/1

Won twice over hurdles in France but he's hasn't threatened in handicaps over hurdles and fences for this yard. Mark has come down a good way as a result but others are still preferred.

Form: 167/755-

Harry Hazard^p⁶⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: James Davies| T: A Irvine| OR: 74

12/1

Poor maiden. Ran one of his better races when third at Plumpton last time but he's 7 lb out of the handicap here.

Form: 5/6P573-

Forecasts

Mortlach (4/6), Morgenstern (2/1), Harry Hazard (12/1), Faro (14/1)

It's impossible to ignore the claims of MORTLACH who won nicely over hurdles last time and likely has more to offer now chasing given his point background. Morgenstern can follow him home.