Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 3m 52.77s

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Yes Indeed³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: S Bowen| T: M Keighley| OR: 118

8/13

Was a listed winning chaser in France back in 2021 and showed the immediate benefit for a change of stable/8-month break as he got off the mark in Britain in 7-runner event at Stratford (17f, good to soft) last month, going on before last. 6 lb higher but likely to take all the beating here.

Form: 448-4P1

Famoso²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Stan Sheppard| T: M Sheppard| OR: 106| D

4/1

Won 3 on the bounce in November/December, the final leg at Ludlow. Returned to form after a couple of unusually lacklustre efforts when third (a place ahead of Dexter) at the same course (16f, good) 3 weeks ago and is now back down to his last winning mark. Looks the main danger to Yes Indeed.

Form: 114523

Dexter^t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Jack Hogan⁽³⁾| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 97

11/4

Multiple winner in France and shaped as if retaining ability after 19 months off when fourth (a place behind Famoso) of 5 in handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, good) 3 weeks ago, his rider quick to accept matters once his chance had gone. One to keep an eye should the market speak in his favour.

Form: 30066-4

Forecasts

Yes Indeed (8/13), Dexter (11/4), Famoso (4/1)

Having rather lost his way for the O'Neill yard last year, YES INDEED showed the immediate benefit for a change of scenery/8-month break when scoring under this rider at Stratford last month and, remaining well treated on old form, he gets the nod to go 2-2 for Martin Keighley. Famoso, who finished a place ahead of Dexter at Ludlow 3 weeks ago, can chase home the selection.