Fairlight Studio Handicap Chase

Made it 5 wins at this course in December but not been in same form the last twice and others are more convincing.

Fared much better for current yard the last twice, latest when good second of 8 in handicap chase at Taunton (16f, good) 10 days ago. Return to this longer trip should suit and he is one for the shortlist.

Point winner who showed ability in a couple of runs over hurdles and made an encouraging start in this sphere when third of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft, 9/4) 48 days ago. There may be more to come yet. Hood/tongue strap on first time.

C&D winner who arrives in fine heart having scored in 3 of his last 4 starts, latest a 5-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) 17 days ago, finding extra. 2 lb rise is fair and he looks sure to go well again.

Dual 19f chase winner last term. Pulled up on his first 4 outings this season but more like it when third at Fakenham prior to resuming winning ways at this course (19.3f, soft) last month. That wasn't a strong contest but claims nevertheless from 4 lb higher mark.

In decent form for new yard, including a 19.2f win at Catterick. However, isn't straightforward and arrives on back of poor effort at same course last month.

Below form at Hereford last month but was only narrowly denied at Catterick (19.2f) previously and would be a player if in same form here.

Made a winning reappearance over C&D in November and has acquitted himself well here twice since, latest when 1¾ lengths third of 6 to Pilgrims King in handicap chase (19.3f, soft) 43 days ago. Should give another good account.