Chester
Good draw and won nicely at Ripon last time out.
Drops in class here and can show speed from stall one.
Did well last season and longer trip should be ideal.
Progressed last season and has much more to come.
Ryan Moore takes over for this handicap debut.
Good effort at Epsom and looks a big price.
Won this in 2021 and went close last season too.
Kelso
Good effort at Uttoxeter last time out.
Won last time and can improve after a wind op.
Won nicely here latest and has more to offer.
Has held his own in stronger contests than this.
Been knocking on the door and has come down weights.
Regular winner who is fit from a hurdles run.
Good effort in the Aintree Foxhunters last time out.
Two good runs so far and doesn’t need much more.
Fontwell
Has won his past two runs well over course and distance.
Decent on Flat and interesting on hurdles debut.
Lots in hand when scoring at Bangor last time out.
Good effort at Southwell and won’t be far away.
Can follow up Plumpton win from 4lb higher.
Went close last time and right in the hunt again.
Kempton
Green when third at Ripon and has much more to offer.
Plenty in hand when winning at Chelmsford last time.
Went close at Windsor and this looks a bit easier.
Consistent and can score on first run for new connections.
Can land a fourth win over this course and distance.
Likes it here and will be happier back on the all-weather.
Solid run here last time and can make the frame at least.