Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Improved markedly for the switch to chasing, taking another step forward when landing handicap at Newbury (19.9f) last month. Below form over shorter trip at Aintree latest, though, and finds himself on a career-high mark now.

Enjoyed a productive novice hurdle season, winning 4 times, and got back on the scoreboard in this sphere when landing 8-runner handicap at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) 34 days ago. 5 lb rise fair and must enter calculations.

Consistent sort who made a successful return to chasing at Carlisle (15.9f) in October and got back to winning ways at Kelso (17.1f, soft) last month. Things will be tougher off 7 lb higher mark, though, and he is yet to score over this longer trip.

Largely progressive over hurdles and improved for switch to chasing, off the mark at second attempt at Doncaster (20.5f) in December and added to that with victories at Catterick (19.2f) and Haydock (19.9f) in recent months. 7 lb higher now but he may have more to offer yet.

Irish raider who scored at Wexford (19.8f) last summer and got back to that sort of form when third of 6 in handicap chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy, 8/1) 18 days ago. Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking but he isn't the easiest to win with.

Built on promising return to the track when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, soft, 10/3) 20 days ago by 5 lengths from Dubai Days, finding plenty. Remains feasibly treated on old form and can't be ruled out.

Winner of 8 of his 12 starts in handicap hurdles and likely he would've made a successful start in this sphere had he not unseated 2 out at Warwick in November. Ran up to best when close second in Kempton handicap (18f, good to soft) latest and remains on a workable mark.

Had an excellent season, scoring 4 times, and took his form up another notch when easily landing 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good to soft) 9 days ago. This is more competitive but he looks well in under a 5 lb penalty.

Made the frame in all 6 starts over fences and resumed winning ways at Kelso (21.6f, soft) last month. 2 lb rise fair but he will need to find more in this deeper contest.

Dual winner last season and produced a career best when getting back to winning ways at Musselburgh (23.6f) in November. Likely undone by testing conditions at Doncaster latest but may find this trip on sharp side in this company.