Fairlight Studios Handicap Chase

Matched best hurdles form at first attempt when third at Market Rasen on return. Failed to progress over the smaller obstacles so it remains to be seen what way he goes.

Resumed winning ways at Ayr in November and not disgraced since, third at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. Enters calculations once more.

Reliable sort who won for the fifth time in this sphere at Wincanton on Boxing Day. Respectable third at Lingfield since and likely to be in the thick of things once again.

A three-time hurdles/chase winner (at up to 2m4f) last season but yet to fire this term, remote fourth of 5 in 2m handicap chases at Chepstow both starts.

Course winner on debut for this yard last winter and was in the process of running well when falling 2 out back here a year ago. Needs to leave low-key return here in November well behind, however.

Enjoying a very good season and got off the mark over fences in 2m course handicap on Boxing Day. Creditable placed efforts both starts since and likely to give another good account if coping with another quick turnaround.

Fakenham winner over hurdles a year ago his sole success. Encouraging third on chase debut in July and built on that at the second attempt when just edged out at Catterick. Led with zest until falling at the eighth there since and worth another chance.

Dual winning pointer, unplaced last time (Jan 25). Ran no sort of race on chase bow over C&D on belated return to Rules 3 months ago.