Persimmon Homes Novices' Handicap Chase

Gained compensation for an unlucky fall at Fakenham (well clear at the last when knuckling on landing) with an easy win at Cheltenham last time, looking the winner some way out. Clearly on the up and with likely conditions to suit, looks a big player again here.

Consistent sort but not won since 2014 now. Probably better over hurdles than he is chases but each-way claims regardless.

Point-to-point winner who got off the mark under rules last time. Could well build on that and no doubt he's a player in this line-up after an easy win at Bangor last time.

Rattled off a hat-trick last year but handicapper has caught up with him a little and he was disappointing at Uttoxeter last time. Best when allowed to dominate from the front and not impossible he can gain an easy lead here.

Probably best on a sound surface over this trip but well beaten on all recent starts and has a bit to prove on the back of a break. 7lb conditional jockey takes over in the saddle.