Pertemps Network Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:07 | Winning time: 4m 12.94s

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Indiana Dream^t1³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: S Bowen| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 148

16/1

Won a bumper for Emmanuel Clayeux in France and a maiden hurdle/chase for WiIlie Mullins in Ireland on his first 3 starts. However, lost his unbeaten record with a whimper after another absence in a Windsor chase for new yard last month. Bit to prove with tongue tie added now.

Form: 11/1-4

Harper's Brook^p³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Skelton| OR: 138

9/1

Has his quirks but has plenty of ability and got off the mark for the season/current yard under a cute ride at Wetherby over Christmas. Failed to make much of an impact after a jolting error in deeper race at Windsor since and needs things to drop right.

Form: 0-P5214

Sans Bruit^t¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Freddie Gingell⁽³⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 134| D

8/1

Ran out a fine winner of the Red Rum Handicap at Aintree back in April and posted creditable placed efforts on first 2 starts this season. Not the easiest to assess having been well held since but expected to bounce back at some stage.

Form: 3-33P5P

Prince Quali³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Harry Kimber| T: R Walford| OR: 127| CD

11/4

Successful over hurdles/fences in France and ended last season with back-to-back wins over this C&D, including this race. Good placed efforts all 3 starts this term so solid claims back at this venue.

Form: 211-332

Dr T J Eckleburg²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-5| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 125| D

6/1

Better than ever when scoring at Haydock in November and placed all 3 starts since, including when excellent second from 5 lb out of the weights at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Races of 1 lb higher here so needs to improve again.

Form: 4-31232

Javert Allen⁶⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: David Noonan| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 125| CD

11/8

Lightly-raced 6-y-o who didn't do much wrong in handful of runs over hurdles and perfect start in this sphere when making all over C&D/Newbury both starts this season. More to come and can defy another 5 lb rise.

Form: 12/22-11

Jetronic^t⁸⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-4| J: N F Houlihan| T: G & J Moore| OR: 124

22/1

Chase winner in France and ran much better than on his yard debut when creditable fifth at Newbury 84 days ago. Needs to build on that again after a break but may well do with tongue strap re-fitted.

Form: 2516-P5

Forecasts

Javert Allen (11/8), Prince Quali (11/4), Dr T J Eckleburg (6/1), Sans Bruit (8/1), Harper's Brook (9/1), Indiana Dream (16/1), Jetronic (22/1)

JAVERT ALLEN has made an impressive start over fences this season, jumping well when making all over C&D/Newbury, and can maintain his unbeaten record in this sphere with more to come. Last year's winner Prince Quali continues to hold his form very well and is a solid alternative.