Macer Gifford Memorial - 40th Anniversary Handicap Chase

Prolific for this stable, producing an effort right up there with his best when adding to his tally at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in July. Excuses next 2 starts and on a decent mark back over fences.

Irish point scorer who made a winning hurdles debut in Hereford novice (19.6f) in 2022. Back on track after an absence when second in a handicap at Doncaster and readily went one better in 5-runner contest at Fontwell. Found life tougher at Cheltenham final start but should make a chaser this term.

Winning pointer who impressively made a successful chase debut over C&D on return a year ago. Not disgraced when third at Plumpton next time and was found to have bled when mid-field at Doncaster when last seen in December. Hood applied and not one to give up on.

Useful chaser at best but struggled for consistency last term. Had a wind op before resurgent second of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good) but disappointed at Perth since. Headgear now given a whirl.

Flat/hurdles winner who wasn't disgraced last time. Not an obvious chasing type but respected all the same.

Got off the mark in 9-runner handicap chase (4/1) at Hereford (16f, good) and improved again back from a break when following up at Sedgefield. Good third there since and remains of interest.