BK Racing Hexham Marathon Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Easily made all in first-time visor (retained since) at Kelso (3m2f, heavy) last month and again ran well when fourth of five at Haydock (3m4f, good to soft) since; looked at home over 3m6f earlier in the season; chance.

She has an unconvincing, 0-5 record over fences and also something to prove regarding her current form, having been tailed off back over hurdles four weeks ago; however, she likes Hexham and won in good style over hurdles here last June; 6lb lower today and might not be a forlorn hope.

Very inconsistent this season but he ran okay when fifth on his stable debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft) last Monday, in the process shaping as though this marathon trip would be worth exploring; not ruled out.

Very lightly raced point winner who scored in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) in January on his second chase/handicap start; open to further improvement and today's test could be an ideal fit.

12yo who is without a win since 2021 and is going beyond 3m1f for the first time; however, having dropped down the weights, he took a step back in the right direction when third over Carlisle's stiff 3m recently and his trainer does very well with veterans; not discounted.