Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase

Found improvement, on first start for new yard, when winning 8-runner handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago, unchallenged. 7 lb penalty to carry now but looks the one to beat nonetheless.

Off the mark at Newcastle (16,3f) in January and backed that up with decisive victory over C&D the following month. Below par when last seen at Bangor in April but returns on a workable mark and must enter calculations.

Bagged third win of last campaign at Ayr (16.5f) in January but rather went backwards thereafter and made little impression on return from 5 months off at Cartmel 44 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied.

Southwell winner (15.8f) in June who returned to form when creditable second of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Claims off same mark but wouldn't want too much rain.

Off the mark when making all in 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good, 7/2) in June, going with enthusiasm. Things will be tougher off 6 lb higher mark here but can't be ruled out.