Matt Hampson Foundation Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)

Scored 5 times (at up to 21.4f) last season and better than ever when returning to winning ways at Stratford and Worcester early this season. Respectable fifth in Old Roan at Aintree when last seen in October. Others look better treated.

Won 5 on the spin last season before respectable fifth in the Grand Annual. Won on the Flat and over hurdles in the summer but struggled over fences this term. Cheekpieces re-fitted (won last 2 starts in this headgear) back from a break.

Likeable C&D winner who ran another fine race around here when third behind over C&D in January. Respectable eighth of 21 in Plate back here off 3 lb higher 5 weeks ago and will find this less demanding.

Made all in 8-runner Ayr novice handicap (3m, good) around this time last year. Best effort in handicaps this season when fourth of 18 in premier event at Doncaster and ran as well as could have been expected in Grade 1 Ascot Chase. Not taken lightly.

Lost his way a little last season but returned in good order, runner-up over 2m here in December. Looked likely winner when unseating last at Sandown (15.5f) before eye-catching fifth in the Plate over C&D at the Festival, too much to do. This less competitive and big shout off same mark.

Dual chase winner at Ffos Las and Perth in the summer but went off the boil after. Shaped as if needing the run when sixth in this last year and returning from 6 months off here.

Thriving over fences now, winning 3 of his last 4 starts, well on top stepping out of novice company at Plumpton latest. This harder but must be respected.

Lost his way a little over hurdles but confirmed himself still a useful prospect over fences when winning in novices' handicap here (19.75f) in October. Shaped as if amiss at Kempton (20.5f) when last seen on Boxing Day and worth another chance.

Grade 2 winner as a novice. Low-key start to this season (well held both starts here) but back on scoresheet at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) on Boxing Day. Failed to stay on debut for this yard (left Lucinda Russell) at Ascot but much better back down in trip when third at Kempton. Opposable on balance.

All the better for return when doubling his tally over fences at Kempton in November. Decent placed efforts next 2 starts but more needed at this level.

Gained his second win of 2022/23 at Wetherby (19.4f). Better for return when fifth of 16 in Grand Annual at the Festival here 5 weeks ago and entitled to come on again. Ran well in this last year off 4 lb higher and shortlisted.

Opened chase account over C&D on final outing of 2021/22 season. Has shaped as if retaining ability following lengthy absence in recent months though was typically let down by jumping in the Plate at the Festival here latest. 5 lb out of the handicap.