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Bet 10 Get 10 At PlanetSportBet Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 5m 17.83s

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Bagheera Ginge^p³²

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 120

4/1

Winner of 2 of his 5 starts over hurdles last year and given a well-judged ride from the front when opening chase account at the seventh attempt at Warwick (2½m, good) last month. Hard to grumble with a 4 lb rise and he should make another bold bid.

Form: F23241

Sporting Mike^t¹⁹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Kielan Woods| T: B Pauling| OR: 118

4/1

Point winner who achieved a fairly useful level of form over hurdles last season, winner of a Stratford handicap 12 months ago and solid second in a Bangor novice (23f, good to firm) on latest start in April. Should be in the mix if taking to fences, particularly if the ground is good or firmer.

Form: 247432-

Dream In The Park³¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 116

4/1

Improved when switched to handicaps over hurdles last term, back-to-back winner at around 19f at Stratford and Ascot last October. Well below par at Fontwell on latest start on Boxing Day, but will be a threat if all is well and, of course, his jumping passes the test now tackling fences.

Form: 223/117-

Hermes Boy²⁰⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: David Noonan| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 114

9/2

Looked a horse to follow when landing an Exeter novice in December 2021, and twice made the frame in handicaps off higher marks at Sandown and Uttoxeter last December. However, well below par all 3 starts since the turn of the year and hard to know what to expect of him on this chase debut.

Form: 542P60-

School Days Over²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 112| BF

9/2

Looked a useful prospect in bumpers, winning at Market Rasen on debut before an excellent second in Cheltenham listed event. Has failed to match that level of form over hurdles, but he was placed in a couple of Irish points and may be seen in a better light now switched to fences.

Form: 23P24-2

No No Tango^t²²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Paul O'Brien| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 112WS

8/1

Fair form in maiden/novice hurdles and made the frame all 3 starts in handicap company. Has undergone a wind op since latest start in March and could have a part to play for in-form yard if his jumping holds up now switched to the larger obstacles.

Form: 255234-

Up For Appeal³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-10| J: Jack Tudor| T: Christian Williams| OR: 102

14/1

Fair form in bumpers when in Ireland. Stepped up on previous hurdling efforts to score at Stratford (16.3f, good) in August, but no further progress when only third of 6 at Worcester since. Improvement needed now upped in trip for this chase debut.

Form: 42-4613

Non-Runners

Pimlico Point³⁰²

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: Kerry Lee J: R Patrick

King Of Brazil¹⁹⁵

Weight: 11-6| Age: 6

T: Katy Price J: G Sheehan

Big Blue Moon²²⁸

Weight: 11-0| Age: 6

T: T Lacey J: Stan Sheppard

Carpe Diem⁵⁴

Weight: 10-8| Age: 5

T: D G Bridgwater J: Lily Pinchin

Rockinastorm¹⁹⁴

Weight: 10-8| Age: 6

T: H D Daly J: H Cobden

Forecasts

Bagheera Ginge (4/1), Dream In The Park (4/1), Sporting Mike (4/1), School Days Over (9/2), Hermes Boy (9/2), Big Blue Moon (6/1), No No Tango (8/1), Pimlico Point (8/1), Rockinastorm (12/1), Up For Appeal (14/1), King Of Brazil (14/1), Carpe Diem (16/1)

Arguably the one with the greatest potential is PIMLICO POINT, who was a winner of his sole point start and there's substance to the form of his Chepstow hurdles debut success. He was reported to have suffered with a breathing problem when disappointing on his latest appearance and, having since undergone a wind op, he may well get back on track now switched to fences. Bagheera Ginge, the only one of these with experience over fences and a winner last time, is feared most ahead of Sporting Mike.

Previous Winners

2022

Highstakesplayer

Weight: 11-8 |Age: 6

J: Stan Sheppard | T: T Lacey

3/1

Prize Money

1st: £4,859.002nd: £2,236.003rd: £1,118.004th: £559.005th: £279.00

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