Bromfield Sand And Gravel Handicap Chase

Veteran who has gained all 3 of his chase victories at this venue, and he held every chance prior to a bad mistake at the final fence in January. Nothing wrong with latest second over C&D for all he was flattered by proximity to the winner.

Point/bumper winner who made the perfect start over hurdles when seeing off a next-time-out scorer at this venue (21.2f) in January 2022. Even better form over fences this term, placed all 3 starts and another bold bid seems assured.

Back-to-back winner over C&D last season (including this race) and again hit the target at this venue in a 6-runner handicap (25.6f, soft) in January. Held back by jumping when pulled up in the Edinburgh National a month later. This more his level.

Well held all 3 hurdles runs but a totally different proposition sent chasing, jumping boldly to score on handicap debut at Huntingdon (19.8f) before following up upped to 23.8f at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Looks up to completing the hat-trick.

In top form when landing a brace of handicaps at up to 21f in November and no disgrace in finding only a resurgent rival too strong at Hereford latest. Eased 1 lb and he can be a factor.

Did well back from similar absence last term, winning handicap chases at Doncaster and Leicester (22.7f), forging clear each time. Another excellent effort when second from revised mark at Newbury when last seen (would have been closer without a blunder 4 out). Respected on return.