Second in this race in 2023 and third last year (both on soft); reappeared with a win from out of the handicap at Kelso (3m2f, good) in October; soundly beaten off career-high mark at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) latest and just 1lb lower today, but he's back down in grade and not ruled out.
Four-time hurdle winner (including on soft) who built on his promising chase debut at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) to win at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month when back up in trip; unexposed over fences and could have more to offer in this sphere; firmly in calculations up 5lb for last time.
Won this 12 months ago (soft); this is his first run since March but he returns with his stable among the winners; only six and this second-season chaser is open to further improvement this term; he's one to consider.
Defied absence to win off this mark at Haydock (2m4f, good to soft) in February and second of four at Carlisle (3m, good) next time; he could improve for last month's reappearance fourth of five at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) but this 11yo has tended to come good later in the season in recent campaigns.
Won this in 2023 (soft) on sole visit here and ran well when fourth of 12 at Ascot (3m, good) last month; failed to stay 3m5f there next time and he continues to edge down the weights; could have a part to play.
Progressive over fences last season (wins on soft/good) and this front-runner reappeared with a close fourth of 18 at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) in October; heavy ground may not have suited there next time and there is every chance he will bounce back with a bold bid today.
Progressive novice chaser in 2023-24 season; first run since when 13-2 and pulled up in small field at Doncaster four weeks ago; needs to prove how much ability he retains but he's only eight and showed up well for a fair way last time; one to watch in the betting on second run back.
Ran well when third at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last month on second chase start but soundly beaten at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since and she needs to prove her stamina now back up in grade.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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