DragonBet The Bookmaker With Real Opinions Handicap Chase

Fair hurdler/chaser placed twice upon switching to handicap chases last term, but been out of form and cheekpieces now reached for.

Successful twice in handicap chases in 2023 but only a couple of good runs since (often let down by his jumping). Back from 6 months off having joined a yard fresh from a superb season and he's on a good mark if ready to roll.

Yet to win and patchy record, pulled up in 2 points before putting in an error-strewn round of jumping in mares' handicap chase at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Went close at big odds on chase debut here in January 2023.

From the family of Welsh Grand National winner Potters Corner and improved at the second time of asking over fences when easily accounting for 5 rivals over shorter at this track in March. Not so good a month on back here, plugging on, but remains with potential.

Hit the places again at Huntingdon 8 weeks ago but is operating below best. On a good mark if can all come together here without the usual mistakes.

Dual winner in low-grade 3m handicap chases last May, including here, and back in form the last twice, doing too much too soon at Bangor last time. One to consider.

Back on track when placed in 25f Hereford novice handicap chase when last seen in October. Could have a race like this in him.

Poor maiden who hasn't shown much for a while, set to finish well held when unseating rider 2 out back over fences at Exeter 5 weeks ago.

Little impact in a bumper and 3 starts over hurdles to date. Long way out of the weights now switched to fences for this chase debut fitted with headgear and needs a big step forward.