On The Fourth Day Of Christmas Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:15 | Winning time: 5m 34.81s

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Abbeydale^t⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Jack Hogan⁽³⁾| T: F O'Brien| OR: 126

12/1

Fairly useful 2m hurdler for Gordon Elliott but he was a below-par ninth at Ayr for his new yard in April and suffered a nasty experience sent chasing after 7 months off at Bangor 6 weeks ago, taking a very heavy fall 5 out when still towards rear.

Form: 16/469-F

Butch³¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 141| BF| D

1/4

Progressed into a useful performer over hurdles last season and promises to make an even better chaser, so good chance he can make a winning start in this sphere after 10 months off.

Form: 12/1112-

Farnoge^p1,t⁵⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Freddie Gingell⁽³⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 132| BF

18/5

Winner of first 3 starts under Rules, including novice hurdles at Newton Abbot/Ascot. Pulled up twice before getting back on track in a first-time tongue strap when third in a Perth listed event in the spring. Failed to meet expectations on chase bow/return but yard in better form now. Headgear on.

Form: 11PP3-2

Forecasts

Butch (1/4), Farnoge (18/5), Abbeydale (12/1)

BUTCH was comfortably the best of these over hurdles and will make a chaser, so there's every chance he can make a winning start in this sphere. Farnoge is next best.