CopyBet Early Payout On Top Football Veterans' Handicap Chase (Leg 10 Of Stayers' Veterans' Series)

Very useful in 2021-22 season; two lengthy absences since and no comparable form but fourth of 13 at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) five weeks ago was easily his most positive display in that period, wearing first-time cheekpieces which are retained; down another 2lb and it's possible he has turned a corner.

Admirable veteran whose ten wins include six at Kelso and three at Ayr; made a successful reappearance over 3m2f last autumn and the lesser display on this season's return came over hurdles; off 1lb lower than the latest win, he needs a close look.

Last season ended in muted fashion but he's thrown in now if judged even on the form shown on his first three outings last term; stays 3m2f and acts on soft; considered with his yard among the winners.

Badly lost his way for Gordon Elliott but back to his best for new yard last season with two wins, including the Ulster National, preceded by his Irish National fourth; with two creditable shows this term as well, taking third of 19 in the Troytown at Navan (3m, heavy) on latest, he looks in the mood for a bold show in this lesser contest.

Fortunes improved dramatically again in three runs this April-June under usual rider Patrick O'Brien, including at Bangor (soft) and Uttoxeter; he's not fired in the same way on his five outings since but needs respect given what he did on those two other forays from Ireland.