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Took advantage of a much-reduced mark to score over C&D in December before following up in 9-runner event at Catterick (25.2f, soft, 15/2) 28 days ago. Respected in bid for hat-trick.

Made a winning chase debut over 17f in April and has made the placings all 4 starts this season, probably making his effort earlier than ideal but travelling like the best horst when second of 12 in handicap chase (7/2) at Catterick (25.2f, soft) 32 days ago. Remains unexposed as a stayer.

Off the mark under Rules when comfortably winning 6-runner handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 16 days ago by 7½ lengths from Morningside. 5 lb rise isn't unfair and she should go well again.

Sprang back to form after a wind-op when chasing home Onestepatatime over C&D 16 days ago, though was flattered by the proximity after that rival's late mistake. Others make more appeal.

Suited by way race developed when finally off mark at Hexham in September but hasn't been in the same form in a pair of outings since and he remains one to treat with caution.

Promising placed efforts on his first 2 starts over fences, including in C&D event in December. Didn't jump as well when only fifth of 8 in handicap chase (7/4) at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago but return to longer trip rates as a positive.

Opened account over C&D in April and bounced back to form under forceful ride when third of 8 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, soft) 22 days ago. Can't be ruled out of making the frame again.

Placed on the first of 2 starts in points but hasn't shown much over hurdles and he'll need to take a step forward to make winning chase debut.

Long-standing maiden hurlder who came in well held on his chase debut at Musselburgh. Again behind over hurdles at Ayr last time and he can't be fancied.