Pete Ball 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Winning hurdler who has made the frame first 3 starts in this sphere, though was let down by his jumping at Roscommon 6 weeks ago. Since sold from Gordon Elliott for 17,000 gns.

Dual bumper/hurdles winner who ran some good races last season without winning, including over fences. Has since left James Moffatt and drops back in trip on return for new yard.

In top form last autumn and picked up where he left off when completing a hat-trick of 5-runner handicaps at Southwell in May. Well held 3 subsequent starts, however.

Versatile veteran who arrives on a losing run. Mark continues to slide but isn't showing enough to warrant interest.

Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who has had multiple breathing operations. Shaped well back when a close third at Bangor on return but hasn't built on that. Back over fences now (unexposed in this sphere).

Sold out of Henry De Bromhead's yard for just £5,000 in June and while his efforts at Newton Abbot and Uttoxeter in July were creditable, his last 2 displays were lacklustre. Change of headgear.

Has been going the right way over fences, winning at Sedgefield (19f) in April and Southwell (2m) in June. Good efforts in defeat since and should be on the premises again.

Already a much better chaser than hurdler, winning at Ffos Las (solid form) and Bangor in early summer. Not so good from a career-high mark at Stratford (19.4f, good to soft) last time but the sort to bounce back.

Revitalised upon joining this yard, recording back-to-back Southwell wins in March. Resumed winning ways with a career-best performance at Market Rasen last month, aided by the omission of obstacles given the late clumsiness he's shown at times. Needs considering up 3 lb.

Winless following 5 attempts over hurdles but quickly established himself as a better chaser, taking steps forward with stylish victories at Warwick and Newton Abbot. Seemed undone by a 10 lb higher mark at Market Rasen since but not taken lightly back from a break.