My True Love Gave To Me Novices' Handicap Chase

Long-standing maiden who was runner-up on 3 of first 4 starts over fences but little impact 3 starts since, including on yard debut/return last month.

French import who landed Hereford juvenile in March 2023. Off 20 months before an encouraging sixth of 8 in handicap chase here (22.7f, soft) on her debut over fences 23 days ago, close up until a blunder 3 out. No surprise to see her take a sizeable step forward now.

Gained a first success over fences at Worcester (20f) in August but well held since. Others are more appealing.

Irish point winner who is going the right way and got off the mark under Rules in 8-runner handicap chase at Leicester last month. Good second at Southwell a week later and expected to be bang there again.

Twice a winner over hurdles, latterly at Stratford (18.7f) in July. However, has made a discouraging start to his chasing career last 2 starts.

Poor maiden hurdler who was given a considerate introduction to chasing at Market Rasen (21f) 6 weeks ago. Needs a lot more in first-time headgear.

Well backed and off the mark in a weak handicap hurdle on return from 8 months off at Stratford in May 2022. Not seen since, however, so market may prove best guide on belated chase bow.

Just one effort of note under Rules, namely when going close in a Wincanton handicap hurdle in December 2022. Not so good in 4 subsequent starts, though, including over fences. Off 9 months.

No show in 5 starts over hurdles and chase bow/return but did at least offer a glimmer of hope fitted in this headgear when fourth at Fontwell 18 days ago.