Racing Plus Chase: Timeform's runner-by-runner guide

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Timeform examine each runner in Saturday's Racing Plus Chase at Kempton...

What A Friend has not won since Aintree Bowl success of 2010, again failing to impress with attitude in latest renewal of that race when last seen. Down in grade with blinkers left off on return.

Nacarat is a Grade 1 winner whose form has been patchy in recent years, though successful in this from 1 lb lower 12 months ago from Hector's Choice. Folded tamely latest start at Aintree.

Roberto Goldback was better than ever when landing 3m Ascot handicap on first start for this yard in November and has had excuses since. Been given a chance by the handicapper.

Rolling Aces is a point/hurdles winner whose Newbury (2m) handicap success in December represents really strong form. Went in again at Wincanton on Boxing Day and has a lot more to offer over fences.

Hector's Choice is a smart handicap chaser, runner-up to Nacarat in this 12 months ago before scoring at Cheltenham. Should have come on for recent run over hurdles at Ffos Las.

Quantitativeeasing has struggled since landing valuable 21f Cheltenham handicap in December 2011, but been given big chance in the weights.

Quinz won this off current mark 2 seasons ago. Seen out only 3 times since, though, pulled up each occasion, but interesting if problems are behind him.

Wyck Hill has been progressing really well and scored again in 3m Ascot handicap in December from improving Katenko. Bought privately since by leading owner and more big-race success likely forthcoming.

Duke of Lucca was uccessful 3 times in novice campaign over fences last term and ran well when second to Roberto Goldback on return at Ascot. Ran poorly in Hennessy but been given break since.

Opening Batsmen was a fairly useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls and has made up into an even better chaser, second to Rolling Aces in between victories at Plumpton and Wincanton (21f, handicap). Not sure to stay 3m.

Same Difference was a fairly useful hurdler last term and has taken well to fences, getting off mark at Leicester (3m). Good effort behind Unioniste at Newbury last time and could have more to offer.

Mister Hyde's chasing form has taken off this time around fitted with visor, winning at Market Rasen and over C&D. Came in for aggressive ride at Sandown last time and worth keeping on side.

Summery Justice is not the best of jumpers but has good strike-rate when completing, successful in 3m Perth handicap chase last April. Third at Sandown on comeback but wouldn't be sure to build on it.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Rolling Aces
2. Wyck Hill
3. Quinz

Timeform View: Rolling Aces is progressing well and can become the fourth novice to win this race following Gloria Victis (2000), La Landiere (2003), and Quinz (2011). The last-named has had his problems since his victory but connections have stuck with him and he could be interesting, though a stronger case can obviously be made for the improving Wyck Hill.

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