Happy Birthday Sue Handicap Chase

Ex-Irish recruit (with plenty of point experience) who looked a different proposition when scoring in impressive fashion at Bangor (3m) on chasing debut. Easy to forgive subsequent effort here (19.5f). Hasn't been long with the Skeltons and is worth another chance back up in trip following a break.

Winning pointer who left his previous form under Rules behind when landing a 3¼m Newton Abbot handicap chase in June. Off the bridle a fair way out when well held over the same C&D on return to chasing last time. Will probably fall short, even if going more sweetly following a 7-week break.

Readily followed up April's C&D success at Warwick last time, travelling all over the odds-on favourite. Up 7 lb for hat-trick bid and rates a serious player if returning from 3 months off in similar heart.

Opened his account at Newton Abbot last June. Hinted at a revival when doing too much too soon there on latest start. Potentially well handicapped (5 lb below winning mark), though he's been off for another 8 weeks and is tricky to assess on recent form.

Winner of a small-field point in March. Rejoined Robbie Llewellyn prior to this year and was ridden too aggressively on chasing debut in January. Prominent in the betting when again well held on return here (21f) last month. At least worth a market check now up significantly in trip.

Limited performer was beaten 21 lengths on chasing debut at Hexham in June. Reverts to fences having looked none too keen over hurdles at Bangor later that month.