Accasion Marquees Handicap Chase

Dual chase winner early last year. Struggled at the start of this season but better signs when placed in small fields in recent months. Ought to be on the premises if staying this longer trip.

Irish point winner who made a winning chase debut over C&D in October. Just as good when a close third there here next time. Two lesser runs at other venues have followed but possible a return to Hereford will spark a revival.

Strong in the betting and made it second time lucky over fences in Sedgefield handicap in December. Respectable efforts when beaten twice since and won't need to pull out much more for first-time cheekpieces.

Just a point win to his name. Latest Fontwell fourth was a bit better, but the suspicion is that wait for a first win under Rules will go on a bit longer.

Sole success came over hurdles back in 2019 and finished a distant fifth back from a break at Wincanton 35 days ago.

Third in first 2 handicap hurdles last summer but hard to derive much promise from his recent chase debut at Chepstow after 8 months off. Jack Tudor rides but Cave Article still has to be considered the yard's first string unless the betting suggests otherwise.