12.45 2m. 7f. 86yds. 3 Declared. Coral John Francome Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £50,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €28,475.00 2nd - €10,685.00 3rd - €5,350.00 4th - €2,665.00 5th - €1,340.00 6th - €670.00
Formscan - THYME HILL may not have been foot-perfect on his chase debut at Exeter but he was well on top at the finish and with improvement expected, he can make his class tell once more. Philip Hobbs' charge is unbeaten at this track and should have too much for the talented, yet enigmatic McFabulous, who showed what he is capable when getting into a rhythm at Exeter last time out. A Grade 1 winner at Aintree in April, Gelino Bello's debut win over fences at Wetherby is likely to need improving upon.