Newton Abbot Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 5m 9.7s

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Glynn^t²⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 131| CD

2/1

Fairly useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson and clearly getting the hang of chasing now, winning over C&D and Stratford 5 days apart last 2 starts. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.

Form: U-3F311

Riskintheground^t¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 133| D

10/3

Much improved over fences since dropped back in trip, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Uttoxeter (20f) in June. Had winning run ended when fifth in Summer Plate at Market Rasen but quickly back on the scoresheet returned to calmer waters at Bangor 2 weeks ago. Sure to go well again.

Form: 5-11151

Lallygag^p,t²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Freddie Gingell⁽³⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 130| C

7/4

In excellent form over hurdles in recent months, winning at Worcester and this track. Failed to meet expectations both starts over fences last season but remains with potential in this sphere.

Form: 0-32R11

Secret Trix^p,t²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 134

11/2

Has won 5 times over hurdles since fitted with cheekpieces, resuming winning ways after a breathing operation at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) in July. Turned in a rare poor effort at Cartmel since but big chance on these terms if taking to fences at the first attempt.

Form: 214-21P

Forecasts

Lallygag (7/4), Glynn (2/1), Riskintheground (10/3), Secret Trix (11/2)

SECRET TRIX turned in a rare poor effort last time but he's worth another chance given his profile and has a big chance on these terms if taking to fences at the first attempt. All 3 of his rivals are potential dangers, including hat-trick seeking Glynn.