Bovis Homes Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:21 | Winning time: 5m 16.1s

1^st

Riviere Argentee

510-9

9/4

T: M F HarrisJ: James Best

Held up in 3rd, closed 4 out, switched right going well after 3 out, went 2nd before next, led last, ridden flat, hard pressed close home, clung on op 7/4

2^nd

nse

Great Vizier

411-12

6/4j

T: G ElliottJ: D A Jacob

Chased clear leader, closed 4 out, led before 2 out, driven when mistake and headed last, rallied flat, just held op 7/4

3^rd

Magellan

511-9

6/4j

T: P A KirbyJ: Thomas Dowson

Led, soon clear, not fluent 3rd or 4th, reduced lead 4 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened op 7/4

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£2.90EX:£4.20Trifecta:£8.00SF:£5.88

Forecasts

Great Vizier (6/4), Magellan (6/4), Riviere Argentee (9/4)

A small field, yet still not the easiest of races to fathom. Rain (which is forecast) would suit the mare Riviere Argentee, but although bouncing right back to form when winning at Cartmel nine days ago, that was anything but the strongest of Class 5 handicaps. In terms of possible riding tactics Magellan could seek to make all, and for that reason alone we'll side with the top-weight GREAT VIZIER who has plenty of stamina in his pedigree (by the Derby winner Sir Percy) and would appear to be most suited by this 2m4f trip.