32Red.com Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 16:10 | Winning time: 5m 24.8s

1^st

A Little Magic

611-0

5/2

T: J & A O'NeillJ: Aidan Coleman

Raced freely, made all, went clear when mistake 3 out, reduced lead after 2 out, driven and stayed on well to draw clear again flat op 9/4

2^nd

Ash Park

911-2

5/4f

T: W ColtherdJ: Sam Coltherd (5)

Held up in 3rd, chased winner from 10th, ridden and no impression before 3 out, closed after 2 out, no impression and well held flat op 13/8

3^rd

More Buck's

711-8

7/4

T: P F NichollsJ: S Bowen

Chased winner until hit 10th, ridden after 4 out, weakened 3 out, untidy when tired 2 out op 13/8 tchd 6/4

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£3.10EX:£3.90Trifecta:£3.60SF:£5.94

Forecasts

Ash Park (5/4), More Buck's (7/4), A Little Magic (5/2)

Tactics are going to be interesting here with two front runners taking each other on. ASH PARK is the form pick based on his latest success at Musselburgh when a few of his rivals looked better off at the weights. He could be ahead of the handicapper judged on that effort but there is a fear that he may not get into the race if his two younger opponents go off quickly. A Little Magic had made all to score on two tight circuits this winter. A tongue-tie (retained here) was fitted last time when beaten into third. Either by design because he was tackling a longer trip, or as the winner went off so hard in front, he failed to lead that day and faded in the closing stages. Up a further 3f here, and with another confirmed front-runner in the lineup, it is harder to make a case for him. More Buck's has been running in better class races following two wins in similar grade at Fontwell and Sandown. His jumping has let him down on occasions and he has failed to get round on his last two starts. The better ground and smaller field will play to his strengths but he is not one to bank on if forced to battle.