Well Handicap Chase

Winning hurdler who got off the mark at first time of asking in this sphere when taking 9-runner handicap at Downpatrick (19.4f, good) 15 days ago, just holding on. Tries longer trip now and likely has more to offer over fences.

Hurdles winner in Ireland who made perfect start over fences when scoring at Sedgefield (19.3f) in February. Improved on that when narrow scorer at Southwell (20.4f) 11 days ago and this longer trip promises to suit.

Failed to measure up to market expectations on handicap debut at Wetherby in January but got it together following a break/wind op when scoring in good style at Hereford (19.7f) last month. Below that level at Ffos Las since but warrants respect, upped in trip on chasing bow.

Caused a major surprise when getting off the mark from well out of the handicap at Stratford (27.5f) last month and proved that was no fluke when posting solid second in Southwell handicap (20.4f, good) since. Respected.

Low-mileage veteran who returned to form when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft, 12/1) in March. 1 lb lower now and has the assistance of Sean Bowen.

Long-standing maiden who ran one of his better races when second at Sedgefield (26.9f) in February. Couldn't back that up at Newcastle since, though, and makes limited appeal.