Poundland Handicap Chase

Picked up for £160,000 after winning a couple of Irish points early last year. Out of his depth all 3 starts under Rules but capable of better now tried in a handicap. Headgear on.

Bright start over fences when winning handicaps at Catterick/Southwell last winter. However, he's run well below that level 3 starts since and market may prove best guide on return for a new yard.

Off the mark over fences when taking 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (23.4f, heavy) in March. Struggled at Hereford final start and at Lingfield on return, however.

Lightly raced 6-y-o who is firmly on the up for his new yard, completing a double with another smooth display at Sedgefield last time. Looks the one to beat in the hat-trick bid.

In good hands but no better than modest form over hurdles so far and raced keenly when stepped up to this sort of trip at Doncaster last time. Not an obvious chasing type.

Broke his duck in 8-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (16f, soft, 11/4) 22 days ago but 6 lb rise in better race leaves him vulnerable.

Can finish weakly but knuckled down well when gaining a second career success at Hereford (20.9f) in March and runner-up 3 times since, including at Sedgefield latest. In the mix.