SBK Handicap Chase

Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who made a winning return over fences at Worcester last season. Largely disappointed since, though, and others more appealing.

Scored at Stratford in July and has continued in very good form, resuming winning ways at Huntingdon when last seen in October. Must be respected.

Scored at Wetherby in April and got back on track after 5 months off when third of 9 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) in October. Not on a going day at Exeter since but type to bounce back.

Remains well treated on his best form and quickly back on track when third at Wetherby 2 weeks ago. Considered.

Very easy winner at Wetherby in November 2021 and finished runner-up twice subsequently that season. Missed all of last term having left Tom George but shaped as if retaining plenty of ability when fourth at Leicester 10 weeks ago.

Irish point/hurdles winner who continued theme of race-by-race progress over fences when successful at Catterick in November, clear when eased close home. 5 lb rise looks fair and he rates a big player once more.

Finally took advantage of a plummeting mark under an inspired ride at Kelso (21.6f) in May but below par since. Others make more appeal.

Won 3 times in early stages of the 2021-22 campaign and clearly derived considerable benefit from his comeback run when second over C&D in November. However, pulled up back here next time and his profile is starting to look rather patchy.