Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow Best Mate Handicap Chase

Made winning start in this sphere over C&D 2 years ago but well below that level in both subsequent outings and likely best watched on return from 20 months off unless the market speaks in his favour.

Three-time winner over fences but failed to complete in 3 starts last term and remains to be seen if he has been revitalised after a summer break.

Winless since scoring at Chepstow back in October 2021 and, while he showed the bulk of his ability remained last term, he didn't look the most straightforward and others hold more appeal for win purposes.

Opened account over fences at Newbury (22.4f) in January and ran to similar level when creditable fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, good to soft, 12/1) in April. Could be a player if fully tuned up on return.

Prolific winner in handicap hurdles in 2021/22 and ran well in some hot handicaps the following season. However, yet to really take to chasing in a couple of starts in novice company.

Below best when last seen at Plumpton in March but has had a wind operation since and can go well fresh. Shortlist material.

Multiple winner over fences who had a largely disappointing campaign last term but was sparked up by first-time blinkers when second of 14 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f) in April and returns on a decent mark.

Made fourth start over fences a winning one at Newbury (22.4f) in March and remains low mileage in this discipline. Warrants respect on return to track here.

Dual winner over hurdles who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good) on debut over fences in May. Likely more to come in this sphere but this is more competitive.