Arrives at the top of his game having completed the hat-trick (2 from 2 over fences) at Kelso 10 days ago. Another step forward probably required if he's to defy a 7 lb penalty but claimer has been booked to help combat that.
Seemingly not the easiest to train but bumped into above-average sorts (including Barton Snow) when runner-up in hunters last 2 starts and looks on a fair mark back in a handicap starting out for Paul Nicholls.
Notched 4 handicap hurdle wins between April and October last year. Failed to complete next 3 starts but was in the process of running his best race over fences when unseating 3 out at Southwell latest (sure to be placed at worst and now 10 lb better off with Dunkerque).