St. Austell Brewery Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Five-time hurdles winner who struck at the second time of asking over fences in 3-runner Wincanton handicap (good) in March. Better than bare facts of Worcester run 2 months later but he's never been one for maximum faith.

Failed to meet expectations on chasing debut in May but a tongue tie fitted after and he's won all 3 starts over hurdles since. 2 lb lower than at Sedgefield 10 days ago so poses a huge threat back over fences.

Twelve runs since last win in 2024 and just a creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (19f, good) 13 days ago, barely adequate test. Given a chance by the assessor back chasing given he was runner-up in this from 8 lb higher a year ago. Blinkered for first time.

Fair Flat winner. Offered little in handicap hurdles prior to making a successful chasing debut in a poor 4-runner event at Fakenham in late-May. Hasn't kicked on from that over fences but more like it over smaller obstacles when second here 11 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces.

Remains a maiden but fared better than previously when runner-up in handicap chase at Worcester in July and has occupied same spot both starts since, long way clear of the rest at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. Big shout from same mark.