Lucas Machinery Handicap Chase

Has finished second in four of his last six races and it was in a higher grade when beaten about 13l last time at Warwick (2m4f, good; 3-1f); respected at this level and cheekpieces are given a go.

Once useful for Nigel Twiston-Davies but his long losing run has continued for current yard and ran no more than okay in the first-time visor at Kelso 17 days ago; others appeal more.

Front-runner who likes Fakenham, with three of his four wins at that venue; only 3lb higher than for the latest when never in that much danger; has won going right-handed.

Has continued to run well since doubling his tally over fences (2-30) at Catterick in January and the favourite beat him last time at Sedgefield (2m5f, good); races prominently and looks sure to give another good account.

0-10 as a chaser but ran a good race in defeat at Warwick (2m4f, good) before falling early at Southwell; being 3lb out of the weights is not ideal but hard to rule out.