Better Odds With Matchbook Novices' Chase

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 5m 6.3s

1^st

Bagad Bihoue

611-0

6/5f

T: P F NichollsJ: Sam Twiston-Davies

Mostly jumped well, made all, blundered 4 out, ridden after 2 out, big jump and pecked on landing last, stayed on well op 7/4 tchd 2/1

2^nd

1 ¾

Forever Field

711-0

6/4

T: N J HendersonJ: N de Boinville

Tracked winner throughout, effort after 3 out, one pace when switched inside between last 2, ridden and kept on flat, always held op 11/8 tchd 5/4

3^rd

Midnight Cowboy

611-0

4/1

T: A KingJ: Wayne Hutchinson

Tracked rival pair throughout, outpaced before 3 out, well beaten after op 5/2

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£1.70EX:£2.70Trifecta:£2.40SF:£3.26

Forecasts

Bagad Bihoue (6/5), Forever Field (6/4), Midnight Cowboy (4/1)

There wasn't much between Bagad Bihoue and FOREVER FIELD over timber but it might prove best to side with the latter for this chasing debut. His trainer will remain on a high having been crowned champion on Saturday and he did win this race last year at a venue where he tends to do well. The Nicholls runner should give him plenty to think about while it would be folly to rule out Midnight Cowboy in an open heat where all three are tackling these obstacles for the first time.