BROWN ADVISORY AND MERRIEBELLE PLATE CHASE
4.10:4 GRADE 3 — 2 MILES 5 FURLONGS
THIS appears one of the toughest races of the week for punters pu with a number of the main protagonists holdin holding compelling claims. David Pipe boasts an excellent record in this race and King’s Socks went into plenty of notebooks following an eye-catching display on his British debut at Kempton.
He has form linked with Arkle Chase hero Footpad in his native France and is sure to be a popular pick. However, the Irish have won the last two renewals of this race and LAST GOODBYE and The Storyteller could well take a hand in the finish.
The former was more than a shade unlucky in the novices’ handicap won by old adversary Tully east at this meeting 12 months ago and he advertised his wellbeing with a terrific victory at Leopardstown last time. He should relish the ground.
The Storyteller shaped with a degree of promise in the Flogas Chase last time and was far from knocked about when his chance had gone. He had previously chased home Invitation Only at Punchestown and is highly interesting now that he is dropped into handicap company. It would be no surprise to see another talented novice in Move with the times attract sustained market support after enjoying a break. BEST BET: LAST GOODBYE 10-1 NEXT BEST: THE STORYTELLER 13-2