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Shaped well on his return/chasing debut at Ludlow in December but not been in same form since (reportedly bled for second time at Market Rasen in March). Clearly comes with risks attached at moment.

Has done well since joining current connections, winner of a match over C&D in January and 12-runner handicap chase at Warwick in April. Posted solid fourth in stronger contest here last week and is one for shortlist.

Made the most of what ended up a good opportunity to get off the mark under Rules at Catterick in December. Tame efforts both subsequent starts, though.

Winner of sole bumper start in February 2022 and best effort for current yard came when third on chase debut at Sedgefield (19.3f) in October. Not built on that but returns from a break here and has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper. Cheekpieces back on.

Winless following half-a-dozen attempts over hurdles but was runner-up twice here in handicaps earlier this year. However, offered little on chasing bow at this course last week.

Fair chaser at best, winning twice in 2021/22. Disappointing since, though, including back over the smaller obstacles at Fakenham latest. Cheekpieces reapplied.

Modest winner at 17f over hurdles but suffered a heavy fall on chase debut at Taunton in March and he's finished well held in a couple of handicaps at Exeter/Ffos Las since. Tried in headgear now.

Still looking for first success over fences but not disgraced the last twice and has had a wind operation since his last start at Catterick in February. Enters calculations.

Still looking for first victory but ran creditably, back from 5 months off, when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f, good) 26 days ago. Claims if building on that. 1 lb out of the weights.

Long-standing maiden. Bled when pulled up in handicap chase at Hereford 63 days ago and remains hard to recommend. 5 lb out of the weights.