Won three times (2m3f/2m4f) during last season's novice campaign, including here (soft); below par on first three runs this season but stable has since taken an upturn and he was in contention when unseating three out at Carlisle (2m5f, soft) last month; possible player off a handy mark.
Made mistakes and found to be lame after being pulled up over C&D (heavy) four weeks ago; however, prior to that he was a fair third over C&D (soft) on his reappearance and he won three times last winter, including over C&D on heavy ground; no surprise if he bounces back with a big run.
Won three in a row at the end of last season (2m1f, soft/good to soft) and he bumped into a highly progressive Skelton winner, and set a strong pace, when 16l second of five at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago; has won on heavy ground and this front-runner could make a bold bid.
Won at Chepstow on final two starts last season (2m, heavy/soft) and respectable third on both starts this term (2m/2m3f, good to soft); perhaps the return to more testing ground will be in his favour; one to consider.
10yo whose form has deteriorated and he was no match for the improved winner when third over C&D (heavy) four weeks ago; however, that was a step back in the right direction and his mark continues to fall; not discounted.
Two-time hurdle winner (heavy/soft) who was a promising third on chase debut at Windsor (2m, good to soft) last month before a narrow win at Newbury (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; has a tougher task today but there's room for improvement in his jumping and he's just 2lb higher; contender.
Game win over C&D (soft) in November on his second start of the season before 5l second off this 7lb higher mark behind a progressive winner at Chepstow (2m, soft); clearly in good heart and could be in the mix.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2
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