C1 | 5+
Winner GBP £64,300 - 20 runners
2m 4f 127y
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: T
REGENT'S STROLL (4) represents winning trainer and jockey combination of last year. Ran well here on New Years Day recording a 4L second tackling a track and trip novices chase. Serious player. MEETMEBYTHESEA (11) won his first two fences outings at Wetherby and Ayr before a last of six attempting the 2m1/2f G2 Game Spirit Chase at Newbury last month. This is easier and may enjoy the longer distance. Shortlist on best form. Former Cheltenham Festival winner SLADE STEEL (3) has placed second four times in chase races including a 2. 5L second in a 3m beginners chase at Navan during January. Holds claims. Last time course and distance winner JORDANS CROSS (10) bids for a hat trick after a narrow victory here in a novices handicap chase six weeks back. Not discounted.