eventmasters.co.uk 40th Anniversary Handicap Chase

Long-standing maiden in Ireland and last of 8 finishers in a point when last seen in April.

Left hurdles form well behind when making a winning chase debut at Uttoxeter in June 2023, despite a mixed round of jumping. Off the track since and has changed yards, so well-being has to be taken on trust. Blinkers replace visor.

Lightly raced and winless since April 2023 but down in the weights and placed last 3 completed starts, keeping on for third at Ffos Las last month. Can remain competitive.

Veteran is not the force of old nowadays but his mark reflects that and he strung a couple of good performances together at Warwick this spring, latterly when runner-up over 3m. Dropped markedly in trip and brushed aside at Worcester 3 weeks ago.

Scored at Southwell in January and keeping on for an in-frame position when falling 2 out over C&D 3 weeks ago.

Market Rasen winner last summer. Lost his way for Ryan Potter in the autumn and failed to meet expectations starting out for new yard when fourth of 8 in handicap chase over 21f at Cartmel last month. Drying ground in his favour back up in trip and well worth another chance.

Minor promise only so far, held back by a couple of mistakes when fifth over C&D 3 weeks ago.

Maiden but finished placed twice in May/June at Newton Abbot. Unable to continue the good work at that venue 3 weeks ago.