Thank You Dan Wardlow Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Winner of an Ayr maiden hurdle last February and placed on 5 of his 9 starts over fences, including when good second of 6 in handicap chase at this course (15.9f, soft) 34 days ago. Should give another good account.

Got off the mark in this sphere at Sedgefield last month and improved on that when defying 10 lb higher mark (5 lb out of the handicap) in 3-runner handicap chase (19.2f, good to soft) at Catterick last month. Raised further 6 lb since but may be capable of better yet.

Better chaser than hurdler but remains a long-standing maiden, creditable second of 4 (fitted with this headgear) in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, heavy, 11/4) 62 days ago. Returns to shorter trip now and looks sure to make presence felt again.

Posted best effort under Rules when second of 6 in handicap chase over C&D (soft, 4/1) 34 days ago, best work finish. Just 1 lb higher now and ought to go well again.

Made winning chase debut in 3-runner event at Cartmel in May. Proved inconsistent since, however, and arrives on back of disappointing effort at Wetherby last month.