Longstanding maiden prior to winning at Hereford (2m5f, good) in October and doubled his score with some ease at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) the following month, ridden by Sean Bowen; at the top of his game and warrants respect despite another rise in the weights.
0-6 over hurdles but his 5l second on heavy ground at Lngfield (2m) in January was a clear step forward, even if he couldn't build on it in two subsequent runs in that sphere; his recent chase debut back there (2m4f, good) was far more encouraging, finishing a close fourth of five and shaping as though this longer trip could well unlock improvement.
Had taken well to fences, reaching the frame three times (2m7f-3m2f) before a poor effort at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month; needs to bounce back but could well figure if responding positively to the added cheekpieces.
Unproven on heavy ground; took chase record to 2-5 when staying on well over C&D (good to soft) last month; may remain competitive, having gone up just 2lb.
Lightly raced 9yo who won over hurdles here (2m3f, soft) in October last year and shaped promisingly on chase debut when an 11l third at Taunton (2m2f, soft) in January; last month's return may have been needed and she remains capable of better over fences; interesting back up in trip.
0-13 under rules but thereabouts in 2m5f-3m2f handicaps over hurdles; his three chase starts have been underwhelming; produced a solid effort when a 3l third at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) over hurdles last month and a repeat of that effort would put him firmly in the picture.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2
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