Lew Leaman Celebration Novices' Chase

Versatile perfomer who boasts a tremendous strike rate, winning two of his three bumpers, four of his six hurdle races and both his chase starts. He beat a decent rival on his Kempton chasing debut before winning at long odds-on against modest opposition at Warwick last time. Has a lot to do giving weight to a talented rival, but his record has to be respected.

Mixed it in decent handicap company over hurdles and ran well on his chasing debut at Uttoxeter to be fourth to horses of the calibre of Charbel, Le Prezien and Top Notch. It was surprising he had a break from chasing after that, but he returned to the bigger obstacles at Huntingdon last time where he unseated the champion jockey at the fourth fence. Has to be given a chance to atone getting weight from his main rival.

Moderate point-to-pointer who makes his Rules debut against two talented rivals. Jumping round for third-place prize money will probably be the height of his ambitions.