No/Draw/Horse (days since last run)
Age colour sex, Sire - Dam (Damsire)
Form/Owner(s)
Wearing Details
Weight/Penalty Offical Rating
Forecast Price* Jockey/ Trainer
1Coombe Hill (GB)
(20J)
11 b g Prince Daniel (USA) - Betty Ann Pit Vii (Damsire Unregistered) U11122- Mr G Thompson
12-0
112
7/1
Mr D Edwards (3)
Miss C Tizzard
A winner of a chase at 2m 7f on good ground. Beaten 12l by Turko when second of 8 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 3m 2f (good) last month.
2James Pine (IRE)
(10J)
13 b g Jamesmead - Princess Astrid (IRE) (Mandalus) 337141- Mrs Annabel Brook
12-0
101
14/1
Ms Annabel Roberts (7)
Mrs A Brook
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good ground, but that win was over four years ago. Third of 9 behind Captain Marlon beaten 14l at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good to firm) in May last year.
3Massimo (FR)
(38J)
12 b g Gunboat Diplomacy (FR) - Gitane De L'allier (FR) (Altayan) 2/331F2- Mr J J Boulter
12-0
114
4/1
Mr R G Henderson (3)
Mrs A Davis
4Openditch (FR)
(11J)
10 b g Video Rock (FR) - Enita (FR) (Brezzo (FR)) 33/3112- Mr Michael Allfrey
12-0
100
12/1
Mr M Wilesmith (7)
Mrs C Wilesmith
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Third of 6 behind Cork All Star beaten 23l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 7f (good) in March last year.
5Oranger (FR)
(19J)
10 b g Antarctique (IRE) - True Beauty (FR) (Sun Prince) 620052- Mr Andrew J Martin
12-0
83
33/1
Mr J Martin (7)
Mrs J Martin
A winner of a chase at 2m 7f on good to firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l by Special Portrait when second of 4 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 3m 3f (good to soft) last month.
6Rumbury Grey (GB)
(15J)
9 gr g Overbury (IRE) - Polly Buckrum (Buckley) P/21111- Mrs C M Rogers
12-0
122
15/8
Mr R Jarrett (3)
S Flook
He has won four chases from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 1-2fav at Exeter over 3m (good) last month, beating Benedictus by 21l.
7Shoudhavenownbettr (IRE)
(23J)
8 br g Churlish Charm - Windmillviewclaire (IRE) (Architect (USA)) P61131- Mr Bill Hawkins Visor
12-0
111
7/1
Mr D Mansell
Mrs J Mansell
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m 2f on good ground. Third of 8 behind Offshore Account beaten 19l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 3m (good) in March.
8Special Occasion (GB)
(23J)
8 b g Inchinor - Special Beat (Bustino) 269213- Miss L B Gould Cheek pieces
12-0
115
6/1
Miss S L Gould (7)
Miss S L Gould
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 18-1 when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 6f (good) in March last year.
9The General Lee (IRE)
(17J)
10 b g Accordion - Catrionas Castle (IRE) (Orchestra) F4U1P2- Mr A Squires
12-0
104
12/1
Miss L Brooke (5)
Phillip Rowley
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 3m and 3m 2f on firm and good ground. Unseated rider when 8-1 at Southwell over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Ringa Bay in March on his latest outing.
Race Verdict
RUMBURY GREY has been one of the revelations of the hunter chase season to date but there is the concern that he might just be going to the well once too often. However, he's a tough, resolute character and remains hard to oppose as he pursues the five timer. Shoudhavenownbettr was sharpened up for this with a recent pointing success and has very solid hunter chase form in the book this term. He should get involved, likewise Coombe Hill who has been a splendidly consistent advertisement for the training skills of Charlotte Tizzard. Massimo completes the shortlist.
Selection: Rumbury Grey
Danger: Shoudhavenownbettr
Alternative: Coombe Hill
* These are prices forecast by PA Sport Ltd. and are to be used only as a guide to the betting market.
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