14:35
Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)
3m 1f 125y
Going: Soft
Surface: Turf
Draw Advantage: NoneROYALE PAGAILLE was hugely progressive last season and Venetia Williams' gelding showcased his quality when thumping the opposition in this contest 12 months ago before disappointing in the Gold Cup. There were valid excuses for that performance and he wasn't disgraced when chasing home A Plus Tard in the Betfair Chase over C&D in November. The stable continues in excellent form and, despite this being a stronger race on paper than last year, the eight-year-old is taken to give weight to all of his rivals. Empire Steel was travelling strongly when falling in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day and he remains a chaser with potential, while Lord Du Mesnil was runner-up in the aforementioned contest and arrives in search of a fourth victory at this track.
ROYALE PAGAILLE was hugely progressive last season and Venetia Williams' gelding showcased his quality when thumping the opposition in this contest 12 months ago before disappointing in the Gold Cup. There were valid excuses for that performance and he wasn't disgraced when chasing home A Plus Tard in the Betfair Chase over C&D in November. The stable continues in excellent form and, despite this being a stronger race on paper than last year, the eight-year-old is taken to give weight to all of his rivals. Empire Steel was travelling strongly when falling in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day and he remains a chaser with potential, while Lord Du Mesnil was runner-up in the aforementioned contest and arrives in search of a fourth victory at this track.