Howden Insurance Brokers Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Versatile performer who resumed winning ways in good style over C&D 10 weeks ago so needs considering despite 10 lb rise.

Left his reappearance/stable debut behind when fourth in 3m Warwick handicap chase 8 weeks ago. Claims if he can build on that back down in trip with Harry Cobden an eye-catching booking.

Low-mileage hurdler who made an encouraging start in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, soft) on return. Disappointed at Wincanton next time, however, and headgear now applied.

Lightly-raced maiden who wasted no time getting back on track when third in Ffos Las handicap hurdle last month. Should make a chaser so not taken lightly.

Fair hurdler and left behind her chase debut when scoring in mares' handicap at Fakenham (21.2f, good to soft) in December. Backed that up with good second at Huntingdon in this headgear 18 days ago and must be considered off 2 lb lower here.

Broke his duck in 8-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (16f, soft, 11/4) and backed that up with a very good second at Warwick 6 weeks ago. Should go well again.

Hurdles winner who ran much better than on his only previous chase start when third at Fakenham on New Year's Day but more needed again in better race here.