12.40 2m. 4f. 127yds. 7 Declared. Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £40,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €20,812.00 2nd - €9,568.00 3rd - €4,784.00 4th - €2,392.00 5th - €1,196.00 6th - €596.00
Formscan - RYAN'S ROCKET appeared to be crying out for a step up in trip when filling the runner-up spot at Ascot last month. His prominent style of racing will be of benefit around here and although his slight tendency to be keen must be a bit of a concern, it would come as no surprise were he to take the necessary step forward. Resplendent Grey was no match for the classy Handstands in a Sandown Grade 2, but he is of considerable interest back in a handicap. Similar comments apply to Masaccio, who was far from disgraced in the Kauto Star at Kempton.