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Close Brothers Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
1m 7f 119y
Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
Surface: Turf
Draw Advantage: NoneTHIRD TIME LUCKI has looked every inch a top-notcher over the larger obstacles with a pair of exemplary displays at Cheltenham to begin his career. Now comes the acid test, though in Grade 1 company, which he is taken to pass with flying colours for last year's winning connections. An impressive winner at Warwick last month, Edwardstone had a head to spare over the selection in the County Hurdle back in March and he would look to be the main danger here. War Lord could also have a say along with recent Newbury handicap winner Il Ridoto, who comes from a stable that has won this four times in the last 10 years.
THIRD TIME LUCKI has looked every inch a top-notcher over the larger obstacles with a pair of exemplary displays at Cheltenham to begin his career. Now comes the acid test, though in Grade 1 company, which he is taken to pass with flying colours for last year's winning connections. An impressive winner at Warwick last month, Edwardstone had a head to spare over the selection in the County Hurdle back in March and he would look to be the main danger here. War Lord could also have a say along with recent Newbury handicap winner Il Ridoto, who comes from a stable that has won this four times in the last 10 years.