Race By Race Southwell Specials At PlanetSportBet Handicap Chase (Div 2)

Placed on all 3 runs over hurdles and better form switched to fences both starts in the autumn, third at Leicester last time. Drop back in trip should suit and remains unexposed in this sphere.

Fair winning hurdler last term and made an encouraging start over fences when runner-up at Market Rasen in November. Failed to build on that next 2 starts but not taken lightly eased in class.

Off the mark over hurdles in a selling handicap at Newton Abbot in October. Added to his tally when opening chase account at the second attempt in good style at Lingfield and quickly back to form when winning selling hurdle at Exeter last month. Of interest back in this sphere.

Mixed record this season though latest second under this rider at Market Rasen was one of his better efforts and now 2 lb below last winning mark. Respected.

Enhanced good strike rate over fences when landing a Newcastle handicap in December 2021 but well held all 4 starts this season after nearly 2 years off.

Impressed with his jumping when C&D winner in February. Not in same form next 2 starts but not one to write off back at this venue.

Low-mileage 6-y-o who was back to form over hurdles when third at Market Rasen. Respected now going chasing for powerful yard.

Showed fair form initially over hurdles but has lost his way so plenty to prove ahead of chase debut (winning Irish pointer).

Limited form in bumpers/hurdles and low-key start for this yard on handicap bow at Ludlow. Makes chase debut.