Christmas At Plumpton Novices' Handicap Chase

Dual AW winner who opened his account over jumps in 9-runner handicap chase at Stratford (17f) in June. Back to that sort of form when creditable third at Southwell (15.8f, good to firm) last month and ought to go well again.

Belied odds of 50/1 when taking a Wincanton novice hurdle in January 2023. However, he hasn't done much right since and offered little on hurdles return at Exeter 13 days ago.

Fairly useful chaser at best for Henry de Bromhead during 2021/22. Not at same level these days but ran respectably when third of 4 in handicap chase at Fontwell (17.8f, good) when last seen in May. 2 lb lower now and could be a player on return to action.

Scored 3 times over hurdles in 2023 and showed some promise, sent chasing for his new yard, when third in Stratford novice handicap (19.5f) last month. Wasn't in same form at Wincanton, latest, however, and others are more appealing.

Belatedly off the mark, back from 7-month absence, when taking 9-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) 16 days ago. Faces different conditions here but is feasibly treated, back over the larger obstacles, and must enter calculations.

Still winless over fences and below best at Fontwell when last seen in March. Reappears off a handy mark but others are more persuasive.

Posted best effort for current yard when very good third of 10 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good) 21 days ago. Finds himself 2 lb out of the weights here but another bold show is on the cards.

Offered little under various codes in Ireland and well beaten both starts in points prior to a very low-key hurdles return at Fontwell (19.1f) 57 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for but she's got plenty on from well out of the weights on handicap debut in this sphere.