Highclere Horse Feeds Oataalin Open Hunters' Chase

Runner-up behind Java Point in Ludlow hunter chase in January, and while he's won/finished second in a point since, he has more on his plate back under Rules.

Made a winning start in hunters at Ludlow in January but now pitched into deeper waters having been no match for Jeffrey's Cross at Southwell last time.

Form figures in hunter chases read 1221 but he faces no easy task at the weights.

Made a promising start as hunter for this yard prior to disappointing under Rules for Paul Nicholls last season. Cheekpieces go on for first time having finished well held fourth in point in December.

Pulled up in Ludlow hunter when last seen under Rules in 2023. Did win twice between the flags for Georgina Nicholls last year but pulled up in point on first start for new yard last month.

Multiple point winner who was consistent in hunter chases last year, though hardly a positive that he pulled up on latest start between the flags.

Useful sixth in valuable handicap on seasonal reappearance and while some way below that form when well held fourth at Cheltenham on New Year's Day, he still looks an interesting recruit to hunter chases.

Long-standing maiden over fences, though still clearly retaining ability when runner-up in veterans chase at Cheltenham in November. Not given a hard time in a similar race at Newbury following 11 weeks off and that should put him spot on for this first start as a hunter. Leading claims.