William Hill Racing Bet Builder Novices' Handicap Chase

Runner-up on completed start in Irish points. Improved when well-backed third on final start season and made a pleasing comeback when fourth in a 19f novice handicap at Carlisle (fifth won next-time-out). Solid if unspectacular chase debut at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago.

Promise at the second time of asking over fences when runner-up in 2½m Newcastle handicap last month and continued theme of race-by-race progress when neck second of 9 over C&D 3 weeks ago, Major claims from 3 lb higher.

Out of sorts since winning a Catterick maiden hurdle (15.7f, soft) in February 2024, pulled up on 3 of his 5 starts since. Had a breathing operation and no upturn in fortunes switched to chasing last month. Headgear on for the first time.

Poor maiden hurdler for Michael Flannery. Off mark in Irish points at seventh attempt (Nov 2024) but tailed off when unseating rider returned to Rules over fences 16 days ago (2m). Cheekpieces back on.

Placed in points and surpassed lowly hurdles level at the first attempt over fences when successful at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago, jumping well. More to come. so one to keep on the right side of.

Out of sorts for some time for R.K.Watson in Ireland so passed over unless the market strongly suggests otherwise starting out for new yard.

Still to get his head in front and has been expensive to follow on the back of his promising reappearance at Southwell, readily brushed aside at Catterick 10 days ago.

Was placed in a point at the start of his career and showed aptitude for chasing with a tongue tie back on when fourth of 9 over C&D 3 weeks ago. Still has work to do with Athair Mor on that run.