Brian And Sheila Vaughan Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Two wins from 6 runs last season but yet to threaten this term and was disappointing over hurdles at Perth last time.

Promising sort who found further improvement when close second of 14 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to firm) 33 days ago. 5 lb higher now but may have more to offer yet.

Capitalised on a much-reduced mark in 20f handicap chase at Aintree in May and backed that up with good third at Uttoxeter (20f). Fell early on latest and could be a player here.

Bagged fourth win from last 7 starts when taking 5-runner handicap chase at this course (17f, good) 32 days ago, always holding on. 3 lb rise fair and ought to go well again.

Won 4 of his last 5 starts prior to pulling up (said to have made a respiratory noise) at Worcester last month. Tongue strap reapplied now and clearly comes with some risks attached. Had wind operation.

Back on scoreboard over this course (22.6f, good) last month but rather found out in deeper contest at Market Rasen since and is on a career-high mark now.

Course winner who bounced back to form when runner-up here (17f) in June. Below that level at Worcester since, however, and has never scored over this sort of trip before.