Read Davy Russell On starsportsbet.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase

Placed in points but no better than mid-field in maiden/novice hurdles and well beaten in 2 handicaps switched to fences in recent weeks.

Encouragement first time out when runner-up in novice hurdle at Huntingdon but largely disappointing since, failing to build on Ludlow handicap chase fourth in novice when pulled up at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve.

Modest form at best over hurdles in 2020/21 season. Can only really watch now switching to fences after 684 days on the sidelines.

Placed in handicap chases at up to 25f on his last 3 outings. May have found 19f at Sedgefield a little on the sharp side last time and taken to get off the mark now stepping back up in trip.

Modest hurdler who ran one of her best races when second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.5f) in November. In the process of running well when rider took the wrong course turning for home at Leicester since. Player if taking to fences at first time of asking.

Improved when stepped up to 3m last season, winning handicap hurdle at Newcastle in April. Well held next 3 starts, but took a step back in the right direction when fourth on 19f Catterick chase debut 13 days ago. Respected now stepping back up in trip.

Off the mark in 27f Sedgefield handicap chase in November but hasn't kicked on from that, fading into fourth back at Sedgefield last month.