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Placed in both Irish points and bright start under Rules, unsurprisingly improving for switch to chasing when narrowly on top close home at Taunton last winter. Shaped as if he'd come on for the run when fourth at Chepstow on return and he's not discounted with an outing now under his belt.

Ran at least as well as he had done over hurdles on his second start chasing when third of 15 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago. Finished clear of the remainder that day and he may do better still.

Modest form at best in 5 hurdles starts in the summer. Stamina very much looks his strong suit and he's worth a market check on chase debut.

Off the mark in points at fourth attempt and had no problems getting off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt in a weak maiden at Hereford in February. Offered something to work on when third of 15 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago and it's possible he'll do better.

Completed a hurdles hat-trick around 3m last winter and shaped with encouragement sent chasing after a 7-month break (had wind-op) when third of 15 in handicap chase (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago. Should be sharper now and there's better to come.

Stepped up on his seasonal return when third of 15 in handicap chase (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago. Had a couple of today's rivals behind there and he's considered again from 2 lb higher mark.

Only modest form in 3 hurdles outings last season and shaped as if needing the run when sixth of 11 (10/3) at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) on chase/handicap bow. Possible this mark will now prove workable.

Dual winner at Newcastle in early-2022 but has pulled up all 3 outings since, including on chase debut last time.

Made the most of a god opportunity to get off the mark over fences at Wincanton (25f, soft) in March. Not in the same form next 2 starts but might have needed the run back over hurdles on return.

Most fortunate when getting off the mark hurdles at Plumpton (25f, soft) in April but held his form reasonably well subsequently in that sphere. Hasn't posed much of a threat over fences in 2 starts to date, though stiffer test of stamina here should suit.

Took seven attempts to get off the mark in points and well beaten all 4 starts over hurdles, pulled up at Uttoxeter in December. Hard to make case for sent chasing.

Pulled up on 4 of his last 5 outings and there's no reason to think he'll fare much better with cheekpieces added for the first time.