Fitzdares Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Point winner who won the first of his 3 starts over hurdles last season. Walked over on return/chase debut at Sandown and best to draw a line through subsequent Southwell effort (pulled up quickly with an irregular heartbeat a circuit out). Remains of interest.

Shaped up well in handicap hurdles prior to ending last season with a Plumpton maiden victory (15.9f) in April and posted pronising second of 9 in handicap chase (15/8) at Warwick (16.2f, soft) on debut over fences 21 days ago. Holds leading claims.

Followed up bumper success with back-to-back hurdle wins last season but has failed to meet expectations switched to fences this term, finishing well held at Plumpton last time.

Disappointed in testing conditions at Perth when last seen in April but had scored over hurdles at Exeter (21.6f) previously and is worth monitoring in market on return/chase debut.