3.15 3m. 1f. 100yds. 6 Declared. Happy Birthday Julian Watson Handicap Chase (Class 4 ) of £10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,684.00 2nd - €2,158.00 3rd - €1,078.00 4th - €540.00 5th - €350.00 6th - €350.00 7th - €350.00 8th - €350.00
Formscan - Guetapan Collonges hasn't always convinced with his jumping but nevertheless managed to win two of his five previous starts over fences. He's been given plenty of time to get over a heavy fall at Sedgefield and may be worthy of a saver if the betting vibes are positive. However, the concession of 5lb to chasing newcomer REILLY might be the undoing of the top-weight, and Dan Skelton's representative appeals more on these terms. He was a comfortable winner when last seen over hurdles and isn't overburdened for this switch to the larger obstacles. Fairlawn Flyer is unbeaten over fences so needs to be considered, despite an 11lb rise for his last victory.