Mon, February 24, 2025
15:25
Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
C3 | 5+
Winner GBP £7,922 - 3 runners
2m 110y
Going: Heavy
Surface: T
Race Tip
DOYEN DU BAR (1) looks the one to beat with a pair of victories over course and distance preceding a success at Aintree and a 3.25L second over 1m7f at Sandown. Ticks plenty of boxes. Top selection. DANCE THIEF (3) won by 7L tackling a track and trip handicap chase two weeks ago. Main danger. BRUCIO (2) ran with credit in December when fifth contesting a competitive 2m1f Doncaster handicap hurdle. Not out of this.
3112
- 9
- 11-10
- Craig Nichol
- Miss P Robson
Good effort last time out when 3.5 lengths away in second in a chase (1m7 1/2f) at Sandown Park. Looks good enough to prevail against limited opposition.
261
- 7
- 10-11
- Ben Smith
- R M Smith
Brings the right form to this contest, being a last-start winner by 7 lengths in a chase (2m1/2f) at this track. Well-placed to overcome the small field.
305
- 7
- 11-9
- J J Slevin
- S R B Crawford
Hasn't raced since finishing 13 lengths away in fifth in a hurdle (2m3/4f) at Doncaster three months ago. Has ability and looks a danger.