Heart Of Oak, Exeter Novices' Handicap Chase

Sizeable gelding who has predictably stepped up on what he showed in a handful of runs over hurdles since switched to the larger obstacles, finishing runner-up in handicap chases at Market Rasen and Chepstow earlier this year. Needs considering down in class on return.

Showed some promise over hurdles. Let down by jumping both starts switched to fences last season for Emma Lavelle but this prolific point winner (including Apr 2025) is worth another chance.

A fair 3m2f winner over hurdles but he failed to build on chasing debut promise when well held at Leicester/Fontwell. Needs to bounce back on return.

Winning pointer and runner-up on all 3 handicap outings over hurdles, including at Stratford in May. Should make a chaser and has since joined a yard going great guns.

Maiden hurdler who showed similar form to be placed all 3 starts over fences this season. Can give another good account.

Poor hurdler but produced a career best to win at Ffos Las in April. However, made an unpromising start to her career over fences at Fontwell on return.

Runner-up on completed start in Irish points and showed ability in maiden hurdles at Ffos Las in February, though achieving little in terms of form. Major step forward required.

Modest winning hurdler whose record over fences last season was patchy. Faced a stiff task on return but others more convincing. Headgear back on.

Opened chase account over 3m at Warwick in the spring but hasn't troubled the judge since. Edging back down the weights at least.

Dual winning Irish pointer but she has offered nothing in 4 starts under Rules. Significantly more is required now going chasing from out of the handicap.