Richard Strachan Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

In good form over hurdles around the turn of the year before taking form up a notch over fences, scoring at Exeter and Cheltenham in the spring. Shaped as if needing comeback run at Chepstow and better expected now.

Has an awkward head carriage and failed to win last term, running poorly final start. First run for yard after leaving Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero.

Returned to something like his best back over hurdles to score at Ffos Las in June but well held both starts since. Switches from hurdles to chase.

Well prepared when making a winning return from 13 months off at Perth (23.8f) in September and easy to overlook his Listowel non-completion. (unseating when hampered second). Shaped as if still in form when falling 3 out at Hexham since and he's worth another chance.