Cazoo Handicap Chase

Made winning chasing bow at Plumpton at the start of last year but not really threatened since, merely plugging on when fourth at same course last time.

Sole success came back in 2018 and no signs of taking advantage of drop down the weights this term.

Improved form when third of 6 on handicap hurdle debut at Taunton (23.9f, good) 124 days ago. Since joined Evan Williams and has to be of interest on first crack at larger obstacles.

Off mark in points at second attempt in April but shaped as if amiss at Cheltenham later that month and offered little either start since.

Opened his account over C&D in October and matched that form when runner-up at Ffos Las a month later. Not been in same form since but handicapper has cut him some slack now. Wears first-time cheekpieces.

Off the mark when taking 9-runner handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good) in November. 9 lb higher now but remains unexposed in this sphere.

Returned to form from out of the blue when second at Lingfield (23.5f) in December, but well held on all 4 outings since. Cheekpieces back on.

Modest maiden hurdler who offered little when distant fourth on chase debut in December and was similar story at Huntingdon recently. Readily opposed from 8 lb out of the handicap.