Vickers.Bet North Yorkshire Grand National Handicap Chase

Inconsistent nowadays but back to form when taking advantage of lower hurdles mark at Haydock last month. Good winner of this race 12 months ago off 5 lb lower so big run wouldn't surprise.

Likeable staying chaser who dug deep to win 3m 4f handicap at Haydock last season. Some good placed efforts after, including when third at Newcastle 4 weeks ago. Can be in the mix again.

Course winner who ran his best race for a while when second at Newcastle off this mark 19 days ago. Considered back in trip.

Likeable sort who scored 3 times last season and all the better for return when resuming winning ways at Newcastle 4 weeks ago. looking value for a fair bit more than the neck margin. Should go well again if seeing out this longer trip.

Veteran who isn't the most consistent nowadays and others more persuasive.

Placed in an Irish point and got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt when scoring at Warwick on return. Well held next 2 starts but big improvement when only just denied by a subsequent winner at Carlisle last month. That was his only second run over fences so high on shortlist.

Capitalised on a career-low mark in some style to record a first success in over 3 years when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, heavy) 2 weeks ago. That contest unfolded to his benefit, though, and more required to follow up from 8 lb higher mark.

Point winner. Failed to go on over hurdles but all the better for chase bow/return when third at Musselburgh last month, shaping as if this longer trip will suit. Not taken lightly.