Adam Williams presents his prediction for the Warwick 3m William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Hampton Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (5yo+) horse racing event.
Unfortunately, the Chepstow meeting on 4 January was abandoned, but Moon Rocket remains our preferred option in this field. The recent setback at Doncaster does not outweigh the authority of his previous victory.
Wade Out has won both of his starts this season. Last time he landed a Novices’ Chase, a Listed contest at Cheltenham, over 3m1f, underlining his stamina.
Doyen Quest and Laurens Bay met in the Esher Novices’ Chase, a Grade 2, on their latest outing, finishing second and third respectively. Both have already scored over three miles, though Doyen Quest appears to hold a slight edge on form.
The Jukebox Kid failed to justify favouritism last time when finishing fourth. Even so, the trip should not pose a problem and he is capable of making this competitive.
Hollygrove Cha Cha is the only mare in the line-up. She won a Mares’ Novices’ Chase on her latest start, having previously finished third in the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase, a Listed race, beaten by less than three lengths.
