1.45 2m. 3f. 200yds. 9 Declared. EBC Group Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £120,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €67,524.00 2nd - €25,440.00 3rd - €12,732.00 4th - €6,360.00 5th - €3,192.00 6th - €1,596.00 7th - €792.00 8th - €408.00
Formscan - Jango Baie flew home from what looked an impossible position to win the Arkle and this extra half-mile should certainly suit, while Gidleigh Park's Windsor triumph took a huge boost when the runner-up Caldwell Potter came out and slammed his rivals in the novices' handicap at the Festival. However, Irish raiders CROKE PARK and Impaire Et Passe make most appeal. The latter won a thrilling renewal of the Aintree Hurdle 12 months ago and warrants plenty of respect in first-time cheekpieces, but Gordon Elliott's charge had his measure at the Dublin Racing Festival and could confirm that superiority. The strapping seven-year-old has improved throughout this season and another step forward would make him difficult to beat.