Justified favouritism when winning over an extended 2m6f at Stratford (good) earlier this month. Races off a 4lb higher mark today but one to note with a leading conditional again booked for the ride.
Dual winner in France and ran well when finishing fifth on his debut for this yard at Ascot (3m, soft) in November 2015. Unraced since and worth a check in the market on his return from a long absence.
Five time winner including over C&D on good ground in April. Well held here on his seasonal debut last time out and likely to put in a better performance today.
Put a number of disappointing efforts last season behind him when finishing 12L second at Ffos Las (2m5f, soft) on his seasonal debut last month. Races off the same mark today and interesting if repeating that effort.
Out of form since finishing runner-up over 2m4f at Leicester (good-to-firm) in December. Races off a mark 8lb lower than when winning on firm ground at the same course earlier that month.
Impressive winner over an extended 2m6f at Stratford (soft) in March but held twice since including on his seasonal debut at Fontwell (good) last month.
In great form in the spring winning twice over hurdles at Taunton and following up on chasing debut over 2m5f at Sedgefield (good) in April. More on his plate on seasonal debut following a 9lb rise in the weights.
Successful on heavy ground in a 2m handicap hurdle at Hexham in September. Well held at Worcester (good) returning to fences last time out and more needed today.
Useful horse in Ireland a couple of years ago but well held in three starts since winning a three runner contest over an extended 3m1f at Plumpton (good) in March. Races off a mark 3lb lower than for that success.
Has been in good form this year including when finishing 14L second at Exeter (2m3f, good) on seasonal and stable debut a month ago. Races off the same mark today and receiving weight from all of his rivals.
Forecasts
Achille (3/1), Play The Ace (9/2), Howlongisafoot (5/1), Dance Floor King (6/1), Master Burbidge (15/2), Triple Chief (8/1), Cody Wyoming (10/1), Take A Break (14/1), Foundation Man (22/1), Turban (25/1)
TRIPLE CHIEF made a promising first start for this yard when finishing runner-up at Exeter last month and he can register his third career success by taking this competitive handicap chase. Top weight Play The Ace was a winner at Stratford last time and he is taken to finish runner-up with the ground and trip both likely to suit while Achille is another of interest on his first appearance in nearly two years.