Richard Landale Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Very smart chaser who won over C&D on last year's reappearance. Ended that campaign with a defeat of Traprain Law at the Ayr Scottish National meeting. Shaped as if needing this year's reappearance back here 2 months ago, beaten just over 12 lengths into third.

Headstrong sort but he made up into a smart novice chaser last term and he's improved again in handicaps at Cheltenham this autumn, finishing close second on return before going one better 23 days later. Helped by Gunsight Ridge's late departure last time but still much respected off 3 lb higher.

Smart chaser. Ran well when narrowly denied on his C&D reappearance but a poor run at Ascot since needs forgiving.

Consistent sort who sprung a bit of a surprise in a Carlisle graduation event on his reappearance but he might find life tougher back in a handicap off a clear career-high mark.

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when landing 2m handicap chase at Perth in April. 2 lengths down and closing on Matata when falling at the last on Cheltenham reappearance. Shouldn't be much between then.

Progressed into a useful chaser last season, including a C&D win, and shaped well when 6¼ lengths third of 4 to Marble Sands in 2½m Carlisle listed event on reappearance, weakening after mistake 2 out. The return to a shorter trip will suit and he remains open to improvement.

Useful at his best in Ireland for Herny de Bromhead but below par this season, including on last month's first run for a new yard. Has plenty to prove in a refitted hood.