Charlie Longsdon Racing Handicap Chase

Has an all-or-nothing profile but won at Newbury in January and looked likely to follow up in the Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster next time, collared after typically idling in front. Pulled up next 2 starts before a respectable third at Uttoxeter when last seen. Often front runs. Has had a wind op.

Useful novice hurdler who scored on second chase start in handicap at Wetherby (19.4f) over Christmas. Mixed record otherwise last season, though stamina was probably stretched at Uttoxeter final start.

Back to form third of 10 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19f, good) 55 days ago on final start for Gordon Elliott. Needs to build on that starting out for new yard.

As good as ever when winning first 3 starts this season but proved no match for another thriving sort off revised mark at Uttoxeter when last seen in July.

Benefited from the fitting of cheekpieces in the summer, completing a hat-trick at Market Rasen (19.2f, good to firm) in July. Denied by another thriving rival in a match over C&D last time, so merits serious consideration.

Rather lost his way last season but is potentially very well treated as a result starting out for an in-form yard. One to note.

Fairly useful chaser who ran his best race of the season when 5 lengths second of 4 at Fontwell but was a long way below that level here 12 days ago. Change of headgear.