Wigley Group Challenger Staying Chase Series Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Useful novice hurdler who made a winning start over fences in novice at Haydock late in 2022. Lightly raced since but back to that sort of form when second of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft, 8/1) last month and remains feasibly treated.

Landed a gamble when capitalising on further drop in the weights at Catterick (25.2f) in February but couldn't follow up in a more competitive contest at Newbury last month and others look better treated.

Dual chase scorer (at up to 19.4f) last term and matched best effort of this campaign when fourth of 10 in handicap at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Not discounted.

Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and better form when off the mark at the third attempt over fences at Uttoxeter before Christmas. Improved again when taking Taunton handicap chase (23f, good to soft) in decisive fashion latest and is one for the shortlist.

Several creditable efforts before opening account over fences at Wetherby (30.9f) in March of last year and acquitted himself well in Scottish Grand National on final start of season. Figures off a handy mark and should be straighter for last month's solid Newcastle return.

Useful at his best and while he hasn't got his head in front this term, he returned to form when runner-up at Taunton (28.4f, soft) last month and is 8 lb below his last winning mark.

Capitalised on a reduced mark with plenty to spare at Fontwell (17.8f, heavy) last week. Penalised 7 lb now but his useful claimer retains the ride and he must enter calculations.

Improved in first-time blinkers when winning at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) in February and backed that up when scoring over same C&D last month. Raised 7 lb since but testing conditions will hold no fears for him.

Useful hurdler/chaser at his best but off 21 months and yet to match that form this term, including when fifth in Sandown handicap (24.2f) latest. Others more appealing.