Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

1st

Western Knight (IRE) ^t

No. 3

7yo, 11-8, OR 136

J: Brendan Powell · T: Joe Tizzard

7 11-8 136

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard

4:58.81 £8,483

Settled in second early - clipped heels at the first - a bit awkward 6th and 8th - shared front spot 3 out - clear 2 out - driven when pressed approaching the last - fought back to win

2nd

Kap Ouest (FR) ^h

No. 5

7yo, 11-2, OR 116

J: Bryan Carver · T: Harry Fry

7 11-2 116

Bryan Carver

Harry Fry

2¼ £4,078

Settled towards the back but not far off the pace - made ground into contention approaching 4 out - moved into second spot 2 out - drew level and challenged the winner at the last - lost that battle inside the final furlong - stayed on without finding more late

3rd

One Big Bang (IRE)

No. 2

8yo, 11-5, OR 140

J: Alex Chadwick (3) · T: James Owen

8 11-5 140

Alex Chadwick (3)

James Owen

3 £2,195

Settled in third early - lost touch and slipped to the back after three out - unable to go with rivals and faded before the last

F

Lario (GER) ^t

No. 1

7yo, 11-8, OR 127

J: Paul O'Brien · T: Harry Derham

7 11-8 127

Paul O'Brien

Harry Derham

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Went straight to front - clipped heels first fence and stumbled 10th - challenged alongside 3 out with prospects bright - came down 2 out