Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Prolific pointer who opened Rules account at Uttoxeter (3¼m, soft) last November. Good second on 3m return there in July and 23f at Worcester didn't place enough emphasis on stamina for him latest. The extra yardage here will be in his favour. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. Gets the vote.

Has proven rather in-and-out since winning his first 2 chase starts. One of better recent efforts when second of 5 at Wincanton (25f, good) in April but his yard hasn't had a winner since May and possible he'll need this comeback run.

Won 3m hurdle at Taunton and 19.5f handicap at Fontwell last winter. Ended that campaign with a couple of creditable thirds in March but peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 6 months off.

Defied a 13-month absence on C&D reappearance in June. That took his Southwell record to 3-3 but it was rather laboured and he was struggling a long way out at Newton Abbot 6 weeks later. Has had a breathing operation since. Record here suggests he can bounce back.