Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Has improved for the switch to chasing this term, scoring on his debut at Huntingdon (19.9f) in November and gained compensation for an unseat when doubling tally in 4-runner contest at Exeter 3 weeks ago. Tongue tie back on and this likeable front runner seems sure to go well.

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles (at up to 19.5f) last winter but progress has rather stalled since, never really landing a blow switched to fences at Chepstow last month. This is easier, though with cheekpieces now on.

Fetched £130,000 after finishing second in an Irish point and made the frame all 3 starts in maiden hurdles at around 2½m last season. Can be expected to step up on those exploits over fences and while opening effort wasn't that encouraging, he may have needed the run. Cheekpieces reached for.

Jumped much better than previously over fences when landing 3-runner chase at Ffos Las a fortnight ago. That isn't a solid piece of form, so even a 4 lb rise may prevent the follow up.