bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Dual handicap chase winner in 2020/21 and signed off time with Paul Nicholls with a ready success at Newton Abbot last month. In front when falling last at Cartmel on yard debut, although the very long run-in at that venue means it's hard to predict whether he'd have stayed there.

Smart handicap chaser who proved unreliable for Joseph O'Brien (just 1-23 over fences, though twice placed at the Cheltenham Festival). 20/1, unseated before halfway on last month's return for new stable after 10 months off.

Back to form with a bang when landing listed handicap at Ayr (2m, good) in April. Not in the same form twice since but has quickly returned to that successful mark. Player if on a going day.

Won this race 12 months ago and successful twice since, latterly at Ludlow in November. Shaped as if needing first outing in 5 months when fifth at Kempton 8 weeks ago and this has presumably been the target again. Leading claims.

Might have needed the run in both comeback runs in recent months and he's now 2 lb lower than when scoring at Stratford last summer. Keep an eye on in betting.

Successful 4 times over fences in France, including in claimer at Auteuil last autumn. Decent first run for this yard when fourth at Aintree this month but distant fourth at Worcester earlier this week.

Made it 5 wins in his last 6 starts when seeing off 4 rivals at Cartmel at the start of this month. Effectively 9 lb higher here but it's unlikely to prevent him making another bold bid.