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Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards, Total prize fund £8650

Owners Prize Money Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)

SEE PAGE 34 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) (8) 331-121 CD 5 12 2

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE) (in 7lb ex)

O Jim and Claire Limited Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn S 1Account Ltd

MAROON and BEIGE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap, MAROON star

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences in C&D handicap in April and hasn’t looked back since, adding 2 more wins this summer. Had 12 lengths to spare at Southwell last week and a 7lb penalty may not prevent him going in again.

2 LAKEFIELD FLYER (IRE) (24) 66-2153 D 5 12 0

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Hobson’s Choice (IRE)

O Mr T. P. Gaughan Br Miss R. O’Neill

T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut in 19f maiden at Downpatrick in May. Creditable fifth in a Down Royal handicap hurdle next time and his latest remote third of 4 at Bangor (hurdle again) can be forgiven as he ran loose beforehand Respected back chasing under Brian Hughes Star Rating

3 OPENING BID (GB) (20)

B g Native Ruler - Clifton Encore (USA)

1332-11 8 11 13

O Mr T Hamlin and Mr J M Dare Br Mrs N. L. Naylor

T Chris Down, Cullompton

S Woodwarm Stoves

PURPLE, YELLOW stars, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE star

TIMEFORM VIEW In cracking form back chasing lately, winning 2m handicaps at Worcester and Newton Abbot in recent months A 5lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109

4 FIRST ANGEL (FR) (22)

B g Anabaa Blue - Fontaine de Mars (FR)

0/324-12 C BF 7 11 12

O Mr Stephen Sugden Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent

T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

S Optima Self Store, Optima Self Store

YELLOW and DARK BLUE diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank for Laura Morgan but struck at the first time of asking for the Martin Keighley stable in 17f course handicap in May. Creditable second over 2m at Southwell since. Back up in trip. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

5 HOLERDAY RIDGE (IRE) (26) P3P-013 D BF 8 11 2

B g Mahler - Deep Lilly

O Mrs C. Hitch Br Ms L. Pyne

T Claire Hitch, Watchet

RED, WHITE hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner over hurdles and came good over fences in a 19f Ffos Las handicap in May. Not in anything like the same form when a remote third back there since. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 98 CIARAN GETHINGS

6 GO FOX (GB) (14)

Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) - Bling Bling (IRE)

P04-411 C 8 10 11

O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Br Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

T Neil King, Burderop

DARK BLUE, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star.

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after 2m wins at Fakenham and here last month. Those were Class 5 events and he definitely has more on his plate off 5lb higher in this stronger affair Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93 JACK QUINLAN

Number of Declared Runners 6 (Exacta) Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5.

2022: ON SPRINGS (IRE) 7 11 7 Luca Morgan 7-4 (Ben Pauling) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

9-4 Line of Descent (IRE), 3-1 Opening Bid (GB), 5-1 Go Fox (GB), 6-1 Lakefield Flyer (IRE), 17-2 First Angel (FR), 16-1 Holerday Ridge (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

The thriving LINE OF DESCENT might be up to notching another win. Opening Bid is another who arrives at the top of his game and rates an obvious threat, while Irish raider Lakefield Flyer is also respected on his first chase start since his Downpatrick maiden win in May.

1-2-3:

1.LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) 2.OPENING BID 3.LAKEFIELD FLYER (IRE)

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