Leicester Racecourse Ideal Conference Venue Handicap Chase

Irish point/hurdles winner who made an excellent start over fences last season, scoring twice around 19.5f. Better effort this term when third over 3m at Aintree on Boxing Day. Has a first-time tongue tie added here. Respected.

Started the season with back-to-back wins over 3¼m at Ludlow and Newton Abbot but has lost his way since. Remains to be seen whether a return to this shorter trip helps to spark a revival.

Losing run goes back nearly 2 years but he has run with credit to be placed on all 3 outings this season, his Newcastle third coming on the back of wind surgery. Being eased another 2 lb can only help.

Third chase win of his career when seeing off 6 rivals at Wincanton on Boxing Day, proving suited by a switch to front-running tactics. Jumped better than usual there but he still comes with risks in that department.

Hurdle winner in France in 2021. Made a low-key start for this yard over hurdles last winter but different proposition over fences this time round, winning handicaps at Lingfield and Plumpton. Disappointed on hat-trick bid back at Plumpton but he might be worth another chance.

Fairly useful hurdler who got off the mark over fences at the second attempt at Doncaster a year ago. Respectable reappearance fifth at Lingfield in November but well-held fourth at Sandown the following month. Subsequently had wind surgery.