Loo Of The Year Awards Novices' Handicap Chase

It's now 11 runs since she won a bumper in 2022 for Gordon Elliott but in good form until only sixth in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Not ruled out now making her chase debut.

Low-mileage 10-y-o who raced freely when second of 4 in handicap chase at Bangor (24f, good) when last seen out 9 months ago. Very much one to consider despite his absence.

Largely consistent in defeat for John Groucott last term and again for his current handler this season, third of 11 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Expected to be bang there off a 2 lb lower mark.

Placed in points but offered little over hurdles once sent handicapping. More is required now going over fences over a much longer distance.

Modest winner at 20f over hurdles who proved he retains some ability when in the frame in handicap chases at Hereford and Huntingdon last month. Possibilities with cheekpieces refitted after a wind op.

Winning pointer but offered little over hurdles in 2021/22 and again on chasing bow after a long absence when pulled up at Ludlow 8 days ago. Hard to warm to.

Maiden hurdler who has been pulled up in handicaps at Leicester and Hereford this winter. Lots more required now going chasing.

Showed some ability when sixth in 2m minor event on his only outing on Flat in France but has been well held all three hurdling starts for his new yard. Needs this switch to fences to spark a big improvement.