Oddschecker Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Won twice last season, including over C&D. Signs of decline this term but he's now 5 lb below last winning mark.

Lightly raced in recent seasons but stepped up markedly on his comeback run when winning here (17.5f) in January and backed that up when beaten only by an unexposed sort at Wincanton. Can go well again back at this venue.

Won twice (at Stratford) from 4 starts in 2023/24 for this yard and showed benefit of reappearance run when scoring at Taunton when last seen 14 months ago. History suggests he'll likely need this outing, unless market suggests otherwise.

Successful at Hereford and this C&D last season but just one decent effort so far this term, running badly the last twice.

Handled the atrocious conditions better than the rest when off the mark at the third attempt in this sphere over C&D in December. However, only fourth of 7 at Wincanton next time and got no further than the first back here 11 days ago.