Chestnut Homes Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Lightly raced in recent seasons but got right back on track for his new yard when landing 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, good) in September. Has come up short both subsequent starts, though, and others make more appeal.

Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland and runner-up on second start over fences in a Gowran novice. Well held on subsequent handicap debut in this sphere, though, and needs to get back on track on debut for new yard (had wind op).

Irish point winner who confirmed earlier promise over hurdles when scoring here in February. Creditable efforts at Aintree and Wetherby switched to fences this season and should pick up a race in this sphere before long. Leading claims.

Improved on opening hurdles exploits when off the mark in a Plumpton maiden last December. Went down narrowly on return/debut for new yard at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) and could have a part to play if taking to fences at the first attempt in first-time hood.

Twice a winner over hurdles but remains with one standout effort in this sphere and he was down the field on debut for new yard following a 19-month absence at Uttoxeter.

Generally progressive over hurdles last term, winning twice from 5 starts. Shaped as though in need of the run on debut in this sphere at Doncaster (19.1f, good) and it's likely that he'll be seen in a better light here. One to consider.

Runner-up on return at Huntingdon last month and duly went one better here (23.9f, soft) next time, ending a losing run of almost 5 years in the process. Remains feasibly treated up 7 lb and he needs considering for all this is tougher.

Reliable type who opened hurdles account in a 15.7f mares' novice at Catterick in March. Placed all 3 starts switched to handicap company since and she's worth a second look on debut in this sphere.

Improved when opening hurdles account at Southwell in May and making winning start over fences at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) back from a break last month. This is more demanding, though, while he also has stamina to prove.