2.17 2m. 7f. 131yds. 7 Declared. Native River Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £50,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €26,015.00 2nd - €11,960.00 3rd - €5,980.00 4th - €2,990.00 5th - €1,495.00 6th - €745.00
Formscan - TEA CLIPPER has gone well fresh in the past and the seven-year-old bids for a third win in a row at this meeting, having taken the Silver Trophy in 2020 and the Listed novice chase 12 months ago. Tom Lacey's charge ran with plenty of credit when fourth in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival off a 3lb higher mark and conditions are in the gelding's favour ahead of his return to action. Kitty's Light was beaten a head in this last year before running well throughout the season, finishing second in the Coral Trophy at Kempton and the Scottish National, and he commands respect along with stable companion Cap Du Nord, who won the aforementioned race at Kempton, and Jacamar.