2.10 Newbury
GPG Novices' Chase (Registered As The Worcester Novices'
Chase) (Grade 2) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
Winner £13,668
Grands Crus: Developed into top class staying hurdler last
season, winning three over hurdles with ease (inc Cleeve Hurdle) before running
huge races in defeat against Big Bucks at Cheltenham and Aintree festivals
(below par in France on last start); Exciting recruit to fences as displayed by
his easy win at Cheltenham earlier this month and this if anything will be
easier for him. 
Viking Blond: Useful handicap hurdler last season (notably
his efforts behind Lush Life and Cross Kennon) and transferred that to fences
with commanding Chepstow win; Ran a brave race when fourth at Cheltenham last
time out and might have to settle for same kind of result again. 
Alifie Spinner: Made up into very decent horse over hurdles,
second in competitive handicap hurdle at Sandown before disappointing at
Cheltenham; Decent debut and weighted to go really close to turning that form
around but no chance with Grands Crus. 
Sonofvic: Point winner who looked like a very decent sort when
winning twice over hurdles, making deep impression when fairly slamming
subsequent winner & Grade 2 third Teaforthree with ease at Ffos Las and then
finding plenty when beating Tornado Bob at Ascot; Nice recruit to the game but
needs to be special to beat favourite here.
VERDICT: Following an impressive win at Cheltenham on his
debut, this should be nothing more than canter for the exciting GRANDS CRUS, of
whom it’s hoped he gets to the festival safely. Sonofvic is highly regarded and
it will be interesting to see how he goes against the favourite and two decent
chasers with experiences.
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