Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Back on scoreboard over hurdles last month and made a winning start over the larger obstacles when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Southwell (2½m, good, 5/2) 13 days ago. Should have more to offer in this sphere.

Hit the ground running last season, bagging handicap hurdles here and at Carlisle in October. Already proved himself better in this sphere, scoring on debut here last month before good second of 8 in handicap chase (2/1) over C&D (good) 34 days ago. Likely contender.

Shaped as if better for the run, back from 6 months off, when sixth over a shorter trip here 18 days ago. Isn't the most reliable, however, and others appeal more.

C&D winner who offered more than of late when third of 7 in handicap chase over a shorter trip at this course 18 days ago. This stiffer test will suit but others look better treated.

Dual Hexham winner (both 2m) last year who arrives on back of creditable second of 5 in handicap chase at same course 5 days ago. Tries longer trip now and can't be ruled out.

Rather hit-and-miss overall but scored twice at Hexham last summer and hard to knock recent form, placed all 4 starts in this sphere since returning from a break in March. Ought to go well again.