Southwest Rail Solutions Handicap Chase

€150,000 recruit from the pointing field who has landed the odds in novice hurdles around 2m4f at Exeter and Newton Abbot last winter. Very much bred for chasing and shaped with plenty of encouragement on chase bow/return when second at Uttoxeter. Player with improvement forthcoming,

Likeable sort who returned to chasing with an excellent second in first-time cheekpieces at Chepstow. Disappointed at Haydock next time but type to bounce back. Tongue strap back on.

Chase debut winner at Exeter 2 years ago but failed to build on that and looked very rusty after a long absence when well held there in October. In the process of showing a lot more when unseating 3 out at Ludlow, however, and entitled to come on again.

Three-time winning hurdler who got off the mark over fences in 4-runner novice chase at Exeter. First run since (off 22 months) when pulled up at Newbury 19 days ago, shaping as if badly needing the run. Likely to need this again.

Winless following 5 attempts over hurdles but quickly put that right sent chasing, taking 2 of his first 3 starts (at up to 20.5f). However, both starts this term have been poor so bit to prove now.

Dual winner over hurdles who advanced his form when landing handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, good to soft). Not quite in same form at Sandown since, however, and needs to resume progress.

Scored over hurdles at Exeter last November and continued in good form after, runner-up on four occasions. This point winner now switches to fences after 9 months off.

Showed improved form switched to chasing last season, winning handicaps at Huntingdon on first 2 starts. Resumed winning ways at Kempton (24f, good to soft) on return before good third at Ascot. Headgear back on and can do better still.

Won a pair of handicap chases around 3m last winter and reappeared with an encouraging second at Chepstow. Much respected back up in trip for his very much in-form yard.

Resumed from 9 months off with a solid second of 5 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter but ran poorly there next time. Hails from a yard enduring a very lean spell (just 2 wins so far in 2024) and others preferred. Change of headgear.

Wincanton winner on final start last season and all the better for return when going close there 2 weeks ago. Needs considering in a change of headgear.