Kenneth Shaw 75th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase

Fairly useful hurdles winner who has reached a similar level without tasting success over fences, back to best when second in 5-runner event at Leicester a month ago. One to consider back up in trip.

Remains well treated on his best form and, while he arrives on the back of a laboured run at Leicester, he'd been in good order prior to that and a visor could help.

Ended life with Henry de Bromhead on a lesser note and was pulled up on debut for current stable, so best to look elsewhere.

Ended last spring in fine form and put a disappointing return behind him when third at Uttoxeter last time. Needs more to defy current mark but likely to give his running.

Produced a career best in first-time cheekpieces when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Benefited from good track position there but he's a player again from 8 lb higher mark.

Consistent performer over hurdles last term and given a considerate introduction to chasing at Carlisle in October. Seemed amiss at Market Rasen next time but given a break since and not one to write off just yet.

Point winner who made a winning chase debut in 23f handicap at Newcastle in Apri but has been below form since. Others more persuasive.

Late errors cost him when a close second at Newcastle in November before he took advantage of a good opportunity to get off the mark there last month. Improved when following up in 6-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 18 days ago and should be in the mix in his bid for the hat-trick.

Fair handicap chaser who was operating below best when last seen 79 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper but has something to prove.

Tricky customer who bounced back to capitalise on a handy mark in 8-runner contest at Newcastle last time Remains well treated in theory but hard to rely upon.