William Hill Towton Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 6m 19.7s

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Ahoy Senor⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 152| BF

8/11

Unbeaten hurdler who landed novice chase at Newbury in November by a wide margin. Good second to Bravemansgame in Kauto Star at Kempton since. Remains an exciting prospect. Very much the one to beat.

Form: 211-U12

Ashtown Lad³⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 140| CD

10/1

Bolted up on his chasing bow at Wetherby last November and got back on track when second in 22f handicap chase at Haydock 37 days ago. Respected for top yard.

Form: 5P4-142

Noble Yeats⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Alain Cawley| T: E Mullins| OR: 148

22/1

Useful Irish chaser who scored at Galway in October. Pulled up in Grade 3 chase at Naas 6 days ago though, so he has a bit to prove here.

Form: 1-1469P

Saint Palais³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-8| J: Harry Bannister| T: R Bandey| OR: 145| CD

7/4

Unbeaten in three runs over fences for current yard, scoring over C&D before landing 26f Newbury handicap in taking style. Has more to offer. Needs considering.

Form: 322-111

Forecasts

Ahoy Senor (8/11), Saint Palais (7/4), Ashtown Lad (10/1), Noble Yeats (22/1)

AHOY SENOR lost nothing in defeat behind Bravemansgame in the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day and can get back to winning ways here. Saint Palais should ensure Lucinda Russell's exciting young chaser doesn't have things all his own way however if, as expected, building on his stylish Newbury success.