Book Wicked Afternoon Tea @westernhousehotel Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Qualifier) (GBB)

Won at Haydock (3m1f, soft) in December 2024 and he returned to form with a front-running fourth at Newcastle (3m6f, good to soft) last time; this 7yo could still have more to offer and is respected back down in grade.

Runner-up in maiden hurdle here (3m, soft) last January and promising third on chase debut here (2m4f, soft) in November; disappointing at Wetherby (3m, soft) since but could have a part to play if that was just a blip.

Has jumped to the right and lacked fluency when soundly beaten this term on first two chase starts; however, he's in good hands and well handicapped on his hurdle form, and things may click over fences at some point.

Point winner who returned to form with a bang for 13l win over C&D (heavy) last month on third chase start, with trainer reporting he was suited by the softer ground; a 10lb rise may not stop him if he can back that up.

12yo who is without a win since December 2023 but he ran his best race for some time when fourth at Carlisle (3m2f, soft) 33 days ago and is another 2lb lower today; this front-runner is not ruled out each-way.