DragonBet The Independent Bookmaker Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Regressive and inconsistent 11yo; belied triple-digit odds when runner-up in gruelling race at Carlisle (2m5f, soft) in December, his second start for Tim Reed, but the rest of last season's form was disappointing; now back with Tim Reed after two runs for Tristan Davidson; not an easy one to predict.

Exploited some considerable help from the handicapper when making all for clearcut success at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in March but was safely held on his latest outing and is nothing like the force of old.

Opened account over fences at ninth attempt, just holding on to make all in three-runner C&D (good) contest last month; nudged up only 2lb for that and seems likely to make another bid today.

Low-mileage mare who won here over hurdles in March, after a break, and kept on too strongly for odds-on favourite on chasing debut at Plumpton (2m3f, good) last month; in contention before falling in home straight at Market Rasen (3m, good) on latest outing and remains of strong interest.