Sandown

Front-runner who was better than ever when a wide-margin winner over C&D last month but the handicapper hasn't missed him with an 11 lb rise so he'll need another career best to follow up.

Irish point winner who made it third time lucky over fences when a 7-length winner of 17f Ascot novice handicap last month. An 8 lb rise looks manageable with further progress possible.

Ended last term on a downer but has resumed in the good order this season, finishing runner-up in handicaps at Kempton and Ascot. Another fine effort when fourth in valuable race at latter course (17f, soft) in November. Unseated first at Kempton over Christmas. Also declared 12.27 Wincanton.

C&D scorer and won Ascot handicap chase off 1 lb lower in December 2024. Better effort this season when fifth of 8 back at Ascot last time, although his jumping was a bit mixed. Blinkered first time.

Has finished out of the first 2 just once from 6 attempts over fences, gaining a third success when seeing off 4 rivals at Plumpton (2m, good) in November. 7 lb higher but could easily have more to offer.