Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase

Steady improver over hurdles, running well when third at Ludlow 42 days ago. Starts out over fences in a thin race and looks a definite player if taking to it.

French import who made it third time lucky for present connections when making all in a Hereford juvenile (16.2f, good to soft) in March 2023. Not disgraced next time and built for chasing, so intriguing runner for all that she's been off 19 months.

Well held so far over hurdles but switches to chasing with cheekpieces fitted and he's bred to do better, so worth a market check.

Unreliable sort but not disgraced when third of 8 to Northern Reel in handicap chase over C&D 17 days ago. Could be on the premises again.

Creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, heavy, 7/2). Off 9 months. Consistent last season and returns in a winnable affair, so makes most appeal.

Little to shout about in his qualifying runs and pulled up on handicap debut 7 months ago. Switches to chasing with something to prove.

Made a successful handicap debut over hurdles with cheekpieces added at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) in February. Yet to fire over fences but didn't have a hard race last time and goes back up in trip.

Off the mark in first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap after 12 weeks off at Taunton (3m, good) in April. Back on track to some extent when fourth over C&D on chasing debut and could build on that.