Happy Birthday Samantha Borland Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Better than ever when winning at Chepstow on reappearance last season and only just denied in Premier Handicap at Cheltenham in January. Excuses last 2 starts and can go well on return.

Largely progressive over hurdles who performed well without winning in big-field handicaps last season. Type to make a chaser.

Fair winning hurdler who bagged a pair of small-field 19.7f handicaps chases at Plumpton last autumn. However, failed to complete 2 of last 3 starts, reportedly bled at Newbury before taking a heavy fall at Kempton on final start. Has left Alan King.

Mixed record over fences last season though did score on second chase start in November. Jumping has rather let him down in this sphere but he's on a competitive mark.

Held his form well last season, landing the odds at Newcastle in March. However, needed his comeback run last term.

Thrived given another try over fences for current yard, completing the hat-trick at Southwell (20.4f) in February. Ran too bad to be true final start and type to bounce back.

Outpaced both starts over hurdles after a 2-year absence but bounced back with a bang returned to fences and back up in trip when winning veterans event at Exeter in March. However, found out in a more competitive environment at Haydock following month and opposable back in open company.

Four-time point winner who surpassed his hurdles form when making a winning handicap chase debut at Wetherby in December. Good second next 2 starts before running poorly final start. Type to bounce back.