Oakmere Homes Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Formerly a smart novice hurdler/chaser. Hard to train over the years and not at that level nowadays but still retains his enthusiasm and resolution judged on his gutsy win at Warwick in February, edging out a fellow veteran. In nothing like the same form at Newbury the following month, though.

Off the mark for this yard in 8-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good) 34 days ago by nose from Marshalled, patient tactics suiting well given the way the race developed. More needed in this better contest, however.

Winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland and has revived for new yard lately, winning a handicap chase at Newcastle before nose second of 8 to Ubetya in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 34 days ago, just failing. Cheekpieces back on.

In good form away from the mud, resuming winning ways in 4-runner event at Fakenham 4 weeks ago. However, was all out that day and will find this more competitive.

Maiden/novice hurdle winner last season. Might have been fortunate at Sedgefield but there was nothing lucky about his follow-up win at Perth in April. Close second over C&D since and should give another good account.

Winless over fences in Ireland but improved model for new stable, completing hat-trick in good style at Sedgefield (17f, soft) in January. Largely run with credit in defeat since, finishing strongly here (17.3f) latest. Of strong interest up in trip.

Returned to form when just denied at Killarney and backed that up with a decent second at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago, unlucky to bump into a revitalised rival. Respected.

In good form over fences in the spring and took advantage of lower hurdles mark last 2 starts. Looks sure to go close again back in this sphere (better chaser).

Better than ever this season, resuming winning ways at Perth 3 weeks ago in a good time. This tougher but not taken lightly.

Fair handicap chaser who arrives in good form but this surely too demanding from out of the handicap.