Highflyer Bloodstock Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:05 | Winning time: 4m 9.3s

1^st

Phoenix Way

711-2

11/4

T: H FryJ: Aidan Coleman

Chased leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden flat, stayed on well, led close home op 16/5 tchd 5/2 and tchd 7/2

2^nd

Stratagem

410-9

9/4

T: P F NichollsJ: H Cobden

Pressed leader, led 6th, headed next, led 4 out, driven flat, headed close home op 85/40 tchd 2/1

3^rd

Quick Grabim

811-2

1/1f

T: F O'BrienJ: P J Brennan

Veered right start, led until 6th, led next, headed 4 out, lost 2nd before 2 out, no extra last tchd 10/11 and tchd 11/10

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£3.60EX:£7.70Trifecta:£7.30SF:£8.06

Forecasts

Quick Grabim (1/1), Stratagem (9/4), Phoenix Way (11/4)

STRATAGEM's reappearance effort at Cheltenham was inauspicious, but he showed plenty of promise over hurdles last season and is of strong interest switched to fences, particularly with his 4-y-o allowance taken into account. Quick Grabim is clear second choice given that Phoenix Way, who should have a bright future over fences, will probably find this trip too sharp.