3.15 Newbury
GPG Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Worcester Novices' Chase) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
Winner £14,538
Pick: Tell Massni (win)
Swincome Rock: Always looked a chaser and has proven it with 2 wide margin wins at Perth and Huntingdon, the first coming in a handicap; Had to make relatively hard work of things before drawing away last time, and while he did it well he’s possibly vulnerable giving 3lbs and upwards to others.
Tell Massini: Was the leading novice hurdler of last year, despite his blowout in the Albert Bartlett Novice’s Hurdle (bacterial infection), winning a pair of Grade 2 races with ease; Made great start to fences when easing to victory at Stratford (jumped very well in main)and one to beat here.
Aiteenthirtythree: Showed a lot of promise last season when coming third, second and second again over hurdles (one of those a loss to Be There In Five, who reopposes on 7lbs better terms today); Improved attitude saw him break his duck over hurdles, and should do well here.
Be There In Five: Created good impression when winning 2 of 3 hurdles starts last term, beating Aiteen Thirtythree a neck here for second win; Meets that rival on 7lbs better terms and may well make presence felt at good weights.
Vormar Two: Made up into very useful hurdler last season with 2 wide margin wins at Tottenham so disappointing in that respect that he could never make a mark in the Sefton Novice’s Hurdle ; Given considerate debut at Exeter and will improve off that, but this is a much harder test.
VERDICT: A cracking race where every horse looks like a decent prospect who can be given a chance. Be There In Five is given serious respect meeting Aiteenthirtythree on 7lbs better terms than for their last meeting (he won by a neck) but TELL MASSINI was clear over hurdles and has fitness and race experience on his side. He’s got more to come and can mark himself down as a major RSA contender.
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