Fairlight Studios At Sedgefield Racecourse Handicap Chase

Veteran chaser scored at Carlisle (3m) in April but came in a well-held fifth in 3m1f handicap chase at Cartmel following month; he's the sort to bounce back after a break though.

Bagged his fourth victory over hurdles at Kelso (3m) in May but he was pulled up on his belated chasing debut over 2m5f here 34 days ago; he has a bit to prove now.

A fair ex-Irish maiden hurdler for John Joseph Hanlon; offered little on his yard/chasing debut when fifth at Hexham (3m) in August but stepped up on that back hurdling when fourth in 2m4f Plumpton handicap 17 days ago; he may still do better returned to this sphere.

Scored over fences for Harriet Dickin last December and signalled he is ready to strike for his current yard when a clear second of seven in 2m4f Perth handicap chase two weeks ago; has his stamina to prove here but still the one to beat.

Veteran finally opened his account over 3m3f here last January but he was out of sorts when last seen out, tried in cheekpieces when eighth in 3m Ayr handicap chase seven months ago; he needs to take a big step forward.