188Bet Handicap Chase

Was in good form last summer, winning at Market Rasen in June, but two most recent efforts have been disappointing and he finds himself on a handicap mark 2lb lower than when last successful. Needs to regain his spark in order to be competitive.

Has been switching between fences and hurdles without much success and was flattered by his proximity to the winner when last placed at Fakenham in October. Needs considerable improvement over fences to be a force in this.

Only one win in 17 races over fences, but ran well for a long way when third at Uttoxeter last time and comes into this in decent heart and on his lowest handicap mark for a long time. One of the more likely types.

Was running well in handicap chases when last seen, but has a major lay-off to contend with. Has shown a liking for this track and would be of interest if the market spoke in her favour.

He may be the old man of this field, but he has shown some of his best form on his last three starts, including when rallying to be third at Southwell a week ago. However, his last four wins have come at Fakenham and even though he finished second at this track three starts ago, his wins record suggests he is better going left-handed. 1lb out of the handicap.