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15:00 Newbury

Olbg 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (Gbb Race)

C3 | 5+

Winner GBP £9,242 - 5 runners

2m 7f 91y

Going: Good to Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

Placed in G1 company over hurdles MIAMI MAGIC (1) has enjoyed chasing this season with a 4L success in a similar level over 2m5f at Cheltenham preceding a 6. 75L third attempting the 2m4f G1 Scilly Isles Novices Chase at Sandown a month ago. Down sharply in grade and this rates a perfect opportunity. Looks hard to beat. WYENOT (4) won narrowly in a 3m beginners chase at Ludlow before a last of three in Listed level at Warwick. Could play a role back up in trip. THAT'S NICE (5) represents notable connections and arrives unexposed after a fifth contesting a 2m3f novices limited handicap chase at Doncaster. Worth a market check. ELYSIAN KNIGHT (2) recorded a good 3. 25L second in a 2m4f novices limited handicap chase at Musselburgh. Holds claims.