1.43 1m. 7f. 212yds. 2 Declared. Sinclair Range Rover Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3 ) of £15,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,922.00 2nd - €3,645.00 3rd - €1,822.00 4th - €912.00 5th - €454.00
Formscan - Playful Saint made a successful start to his chasing career when winning at Hexham eight days ago and he merits respect raised 4lb in the ratings. However, all of his best form has come with some give in the ground and he might not get those ideal conditions here, so GOWER PRINCE shades preference. Although 8lb out of the handicap, Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge produced a polished round of jumping to score at Wincanton on his fencing bow three weeks ago, and that will stand him in good stead. Matterhorn lacks the experience of his two rivals and might be booked for third.