Howden Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 4m 48.69s

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Johnnywho^t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 143

13/8

Ended hurdling campaign with good fourth on handicap debut at Aintree and bettered that form when taking 3-runner novice at Carlisle on return/ debut over fences. Unsuited by emphasis on speed when third in Grade 2 at Newbury 3 weeks ago and remains with potential.

Form: 4484-13

Mark Of Gold⁴⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Caoilin Quinn| T: G & J Moore| OR: 142| D

11/2

Just about the best of these over hurdles, fit form the Flat when good second in Plumpton handicap last month. Not an obvious chasing type but respected all the same.

Form: 4F10P-2

Personal Ambition²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Ben Jones| T: B Pauling| OR: 131| D

9/4

Placed in an Irish point and quickly built up a good record over hurdles, winning 3 of his 5 starts last term. Similar form in defeat both starts over fences this term and bit more needed to take this.

Form: 3116-24

Rare Edition^t1²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: David Bass| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 137

10/3

Continued his good record fresh when making a successful start over fences in 2m Uttoxeter novice. Built on that when second of 4 in C&D handicap 4 weeks ago and should give it another good shot with a tongue strap added.

Form: 3100-12

Forecasts

Johnnywho (13/8), Personal Ambition (9/4), Rare Edition (10/3), Mark Of Gold (11/2)

JOHNNYWHO is sure to come into his own over further but may get away with the drop in trip here in what looks a weak Grade 2. Rare Edition has taken well to fences, including around here, so is feared most.