St Austell Brewery Handicap Chase

Back with a bang when making all on return at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) in November but largely disappointed since and has something to prove at present.

Improved on chase debut form when very good second of 7 in handicap at Taunton (21.7f, soft) 20 days ago. Can race off same mark and warrants respect.

Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points and has proved a different proposition since going chasing, landing handicaps at Bangor (24f) and Fontwell (26f) in recent weeks. 7 lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the hat-trick.

Jumping issues stalled what looked to be a promising chase career and finished well held on return from 6-month absence at Warwick (16.3f) recently. Tries longer trip now.

Run creditably in defeat in recent outings, latest when fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, good) 19 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again but others preferred for win purposes.

Fared better than of late when fourth in Plumpton handicap hurdle (20.5f, soft) last month but isn't the most straightforward (ran out earlier this year) and comes with risks attached on chase debut.

Only minor promise, but he did travel comfortably before fading when seventh of 10 on 17.5f Exeter chase/handicap debut last month. Remains to be seen if this much longer trip will suit.

Fared better than of late when close fourth of 15 in handicap chase at Warwick (24f, good) 20 days ago. Remains well treated and will be dangerous if building on that.

Long-standing maiden who ran best race for some time when runner-up over 3m at Exeter in April of last year but hasn't threatened in 3 starts since, including back from 10 months off latest. Makes limited appeal.