1.35 2m. 78yds. 5 Declared. MND Association Race For Research Lightning Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £50,000.00 5-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 - BOOTHILL has looked a different proposition over fences compared to his sole effort last season at Exeter. A winner of a valuable handicap at Ascot in November, he wasn't disgraced when attempting to give Jonbon a race in the Henry VIII at Sandown and backed that up with a tough display on ground plenty soft enough for him at Kempton over Christmas. This appears to be a suitable opportunity before bigger targets await at the spring festivals. Tommy's Oscar has to warrant plenty of respect, in receipt of 5lb from the selection, and he also meets his Newcastle conqueror, Since Day One, on level terms, having attempted to give away 19lb on that occasion.