Hexham Racecourse Holiday Home & Caravan Park Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Stayed on to win this off topweight back in 2023, and gamely back in the winners' enclosure over C&D (from 5lb lower) latest; his jumping was immaculate that day, with his trainer stating that he had drawn benefit from being able to dominate; this rates as a tougher test.

Both wins have come at Downpatrick (2m3f); plugged on to finish a modest second at Plumpton (2m1f, good; beaten 21l) 11 days ago; that should have given him confidence though - fell at Killarney prior - and this extra yardage could suit.

Admirable Market Rasen specialist (six wins there); won over 3m at Wetherby (good; from 2lb lower) in March, but hasn't been at his best since; uncharacteristically laboured (never travelling) when remote third latest; bit to prove.

1lb above last winning mark (3m, Southwell); knocking on the door at Taunton (3m4f; third) on penultimate start, and might have had a role to play in the Norfolk National at Fakenham (3m5f) latest but for falling three out.

Dug deep to resume winning ways at Perth (2m4f, good to soft; 15-8 favourite) over three weeks ago; that was his second run there in the space of 24 hours (third over 3m previous day); 4lb higher with blinkers applied, but Shane Fenelon's 5lb claim lessens that burden; key player.