CRS & Westexe Veterans' Handicap Chase

Irresolute performer who's been in and out this season though might have found latest run coming too soon. Others more solid.

Snapped a long losing run with a narrow success in similar event on deep ground at Warwick (3m) on New Year's Eve, making all and jumping well. Similar form on the back of a 4 lb rise when placed next 2 starts and another bold show looks likely eased a pound. Headgear back on.

Snapped a losing run in first-time cheekpieces at Warwick last winter and would've gone close but for falling at the second-last over C&D in December. However, let down by jumping when running poorly at Warwick next time.

Capitalised on the handicapper's mercy when making a winning debut for the Harry Fry stable at Newbury (3m, good) last season but he's been pulled up on all 3 of his outings since.

Scored over fences at Newbury (22.4f) last spring but not so good this season. However, reduced mark reflects that and was second of 4 in a similar event at Hereford last month. Change of headgear.

Has hardly proved reliable this season but had a good spell over fences in the summer, recording back-to-back wins at Stratford (22.6f) and Musselburgh (31.5f) in October/November, and resumed winning ways at Doncaster under this rider earlier this month. Big shout if reproducing that.

Runner-up on return at Huntingdon and duly went one better at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in December, ending a losing run of almost 5 years. However, failed to complete both starts since, running no sort of race over C&D latest.

Warwick winner in December 2021 but more lows than highs since, well held last 3 starts.

Dual point winner but he's 0-12 under Rules and is probably best watched on return here for another new yard.