Lightly raced over hurdles but useful form, winning the Imperial Cup at Sandown in March, and created a good impression when making a winning chase bow over C&D on return. 7 lb rise probably not enough to prevent the follow up.
Highly tried on back of novice hurdle wins and defied 12-month absence to win 5-runner Taunton handicap (16.5f) in March. Far from disgraced in much more demanding race at Aintree following month and has the size to make a chaser.
Took another step forward when dominating 2m Ascot handicap on last season's return. Good fifth in top handicaps both starts since, namely the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury and Imperial Cup at Sandown. Has left Philip Hobbs & Johnson White. Interesting recruit to chasing.
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Forecasts
Iceo (4/6), Monviel (9/4), JPR One (9/2)
ICEO bettered his useful hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when making a winning return in good style over C&D 3 weeks ago and can put that experience to good use up against interesting chasing debutants Jpr One and Monviel.