Bromfield Sand And Gravel Handicap Chase

Belatedly doubled his tally over fences when landing a small-field Wincanton handicap (15.7f) in January. Little impact since though and others make more appeal.

Headstrong sort is yet to add to his chase debut success, though did return with an irregular heartbeat when pulling up at early at Hereford last time. Has slipped to a workable mark but others more solid.

Useful sort at his best, winning 3 times last season, but has looked completely unenthusiastic this term and he's opposable again.

Runner-up over 3m here on his last 2 outings, producing a typically sketchy round of jumping in a 5-runner contest 3 weeks ago. Looks on a fairer mark than most if proving as effective over this much shorter trip.

Winner at Chepstow in January 2023. Yet to hit the same heights this season and failed to build on a couple of more encouraging efforts when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Ayr (16.5f, heavy, 15/2) 37 days ago. Others preferred.

Fair hurdler/chaser in France for Guillaume Macaire and made a winning start for this yard on the back of a lengthy absence over 20f here 13 months ago. Has looked one with problems since, though, folding tamely at Hereford last time and is hard to have much faith in.

Yet to finish outside of the placings in 9 starts over fences, albeit somewhat flattered when second of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) 54 days ago. More solid than most in this contest and could resume winning ways back over 2m.