bet365 Premier Chase (Listed) (GBB Race)

Had an excellent campaign last season, winning Sky Bet and Doncaster and excellent second in the Scottish National at Ayr final start. However, no show in 4 starts this term so has plenty to prove.

Developed into a smart chaser last season and readily won similar event at Carlisle on return. Failed to cope with the sterner examination of a top-level handicap at Cheltenham next time but back on track when runner-up at Musselburgh. Worth another go at this trip but has a penalty to defy.

Solid start to this season when just touched off in a veterans' chase at Chepstow and placed in similar events next 2 starts, beating the rest decisively when second in Series Final at Warwick. Should be in the mix again on these terms.

Not the best of jumpers but enhanced excellent record here when making a winning return in class 2 handicap (26f). Struggled over the Cheltenham fences next time, however, and bit to find with the principals here.

Smart performer who returned with a good second in the Old Roan Chase at Aintree. Poor efforts next 2 starts, including back over hurdles last time, but good chance on these terms if back to his best returning from a break and in a first-time tongue strap.

Highly progressive over fences last season, winning 3 handicaps before ending his campaign with an excellent third in the Ultima at Cheltenham. Undone by a bad mistake when pulled up on return at Ascot but back on track when third in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. More to come and big shout.

Progressive chaser who made a winning return in a handicap at Ludlow in October. Excellent runner-up efforts in listed mares events last 2 starts but looks vulnerable up against the males and also has stamina to prove.