Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase

Point/novice hurdle winner who made a good start over fences when second at Wetherby on 2020 return. Not in same form next 3 starts, however. Left Dan Skelton and missed last season. Pulled up in point in Dec 2021.

Big improver in handicap hurdles last season and further progress switched to fences this term, jumping much better when narrow winner at Exeter on New Year's Day. Should continue to give a good account.

Pretty useful hurdler who was placed twice in competitive Ascot handicaps during 2020/21 campaign. However, offered little in a very light campaign last season and has made a discouraging start over fences this term.

Provided his yard with a rare recent win, albeit in fortunate circumstances (left in front at last), when scoring at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) in this headgear 6 weeks ago. Nevertheless, that rated as an improved performance so he must be considered off only 1 lb higher.

Winner of sole outing between the flags and followed up in a bumper/21f novice hurdle on first 2 starts under Rules in 2021. Little impact next 4 starts but firmly back on track when just losing out at Doncaster on second chase outing last month, pulling clear with a progressive sort. Shortlisted.

Benefited from the step up to a marathon distance when successful here (30.6f) in March before running to a similar level when third at Ffos Las. Not in the same form so far this season, however.

Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when landing a Uttoxeter handicap in June. However, his trio of subsequent starts have been laboured, off bridle early and merely closing late to finish third at Taunton 44 days ago.

Not one to set your watch by but took advantage of a weak race at Uttoxeter despite looking typically hesitant off the bridle. That was 14 months ago, however, and not seen since.

Defied a long absence when making a winning yard debut at Ffos Las (23.8f) in November. Consistency never been his strong suit, though, and he's not scaled same heights either outing since.

Fourteen runs since last win in 2019 and hasn't really threatened in a couple of starts for new yard.

Hurdles winner in France who won 3 on the bounce between the flags during the spring and made an impressive debut for Tim Vaughan in small-field Chepstow handicap (23.6f, good) in October. Not so good since, however, markedly so last twice.

Completed his hat-trick at Wincanton in February. Posted another solid effort when third of 7 in handicap chase there but not seen since shaping as if amiss in April. Tongue strap back on.