3.20 2m. 7f. 110yds. 8 Declared. Howard Pearl 80th Classic Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 5 ) of £6,150.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €3,248.00 2nd - €1,494.00 3rd - €747.00 4th - €374.00 5th - €186.00
Formscan - VISION DE MAINE readily justified strong market support on his chasing debut over 3m at Uttoxeter last month, and it would be no surprise if he were able to shoulder a 7lb rise for the in-form David Pipe team here. Caeruleum wasn't disgraced when third over 3m2f at Fontwell recently and he looks the main danger to the selection. Kap Chidley is also respected on his seasonal reappearance.