William Hill Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Useful chaser at best who took advantage of a slipping mark at Uttoxeter (2½m) last summer. Has proven he retains some ability in small-field events on his last 2 starts, though was readily outpaced by a couple of younger rivals at Bangor (2½m, good) 17 days ago. Back up in trip.

Dual point winner who caused a minor surprise when winning 8-runner hunter at Wexford (23f) in May. Joined the powerful Skelton yard (£17,000) a fortnight later and did very little wrong when narrowly denied in 2 handicap hurdles since. Blinkers back on for return to chasing.

Ended 2025 badly out of sorts but a breathing operation and drop in trip worked the oracle as he scored at Fontwell on return in May prior to going close in 3-runner race over 3¼m here next time. Perhaps unsurprisingly failed to extend that run of good form kept to that trip here last time, though.

Completely lost his form after winning over 2½m at Ffos Las this time last June and little impact on either hurdles start this summer.

Low-mileage 8-y-o who scored at Sedgefield in January for Ruth Jefferson. Ran respectably enough when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (3m, good) 17 days ago and he can give another good account.