Happy 30th Birthday Sam Iveson Handicap Chase

Fetched £100,000 after winning sole start in points and posted best effort from 3 starts over hurdles when fourth of 11 on return at Warwick. Fast-tracked over fences but failed to fire both starts this autumn. Headgear/tongue strap applied.

Enhanced good chase record when making a winning return at Sedgefield and creditable third there 5 weeks ago (solid form). Good chance of resuming winning ways.

All 6 career wins have been registered at Hexham but always behind there on return. Entitled to come on for that, however, and has ran well at this track, so no forlorn hope.

Only the one win from 28 starts but positive start for this yard when runner-up at Sedgefield and this C&D. May have to play second fiddle once again.