eventmasters.co.uk Challenger Staying Chase Series Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off the mark at fourth time of asking over fences when taking 6-runner handicap at Kempton (24f, good to soft) 12 days ago. 5 lb rise fair and another bold bid looks assured.

Dual winner on good ground in 2022/23 and shaped well on several occasions in defeat last term. Offered more than previously in this campaign when 4 lengths third of 6 to The Doyen Chief in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good to soft) latest and has dropped down to a handy mark.

Course winner last season who has been successful in 2 of his 5 starts this term, latest a 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Finds himself on a career-high mark now but warrants respect nonetheless.

Won handicaps around this sort of trip at Southwell and Aintree last season and has run creditably in defeat in all 4 starts this term, latest when eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Ascot (23.8f, good) 40 days ago. Dropped 1 lb since and is the choice of Harry Skelton. Cheekpieces on first time.

Successful 3 times over hurdles and notched second win in this sphere when landing a Perth handicap (20.1f) in September. Largely performed well in defeat since (clearly wasn't himself at Market Rasen latest) and can't be ruled out.

Done well since switched back to fences this season, winning good-ground handicaps at Exeter (24.3f) and Doncaster (26f) in November. Needs to bounce back from a poor effort at Uttoxeter earlier this month but ought to have ground conditions to suit.