12.40 2m. 4f. 127yds. 5 Declared. SSS Super Alloys Novices' Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £40,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €20,812.00 2nd - €9,568.00 3rd - €4,784.00 4th - €2,392.00 5th - €1,196.00 6th - €596.00
Formscan - Caldwell Potter justified odds of 2/11 at Carlisle on his first attempt over fences and is expected to appreciate stepping up in trip. However, all of his best form has come with plenty of cut in the ground and a lack of rain in the forecast would have to be a concern. With that in mind, SPRINGWELL BAY is taken to gain a second victory over fences to complement his Listed success at Chepstow in October. He didn't seem to quite see out an extended 3m at the November Meeting and the return to this distance is likely to see him in a better light. Jango Baie was a smart hurdler who has the scope to go far over the larger obstacles and may end up being the main threat to the selection.