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Off time: 15:26 | Winning time: 4m 17.7s

1^st

Maria's Benefit

610-7

5/6f

T: S EdmundsJ: C Gethings

Led to 3rd, tracked leader, led again after 7th, made rest, drew clear before 2 out, unchallenged when ridden between last 2, very easily op 10/11 tchd Evens

2^nd

Mont Des Avaloirs

511-0

15/8

T: P F NichollsJ: H Cobden

Tracked winner to 3rd, tracked rival pair, regained 2nd at 8th, ridden after 3 out, no chance with winner when mistake next op 2/1 tchd 7/4

3^rd

Flying Tiger

511-0

5/1

T: Nick WilliamsJ: R Johnson

Took keen hold, tracked rival pair, went 2nd at 3rd, led after 5th, hit next, headed after 7th, behind from next, weakened and eased after 4 out, continued, tailed off op 7/2

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Non-Runners

Lough Derg Spirit¹⁶⁷

Weight: 11-0| Age: 6

T: N J Henderson J: N de Boinville

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£1.50EX:£2.30Trifecta:£2.60SF:£2.69

Forecasts

Maria's Benefit (5/6), Mont Des Avaloirs (15/8), Lough Derg Spirit (7/2), Flying Tiger (5/1)

A fascinating novice chase in which cases can be made for all four contenders. Flying Tiger should step up on his C&D chasing debut, while Lough Derg Spirit and Mont Des Avaloirs should take a step forward now they are tackling fences. However, all three have to concede weight to the talented frontrunning mare MARIA'S BENEFIT, and she could take plenty of catching if jumping with any fluency.