Oakmere Homes Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Kept on for third at this course last time, 6 lengths off the winner despite struggling to land a blow from his position; tongue-tie fitted for this return, works well over this ground and trip, and the mark remains workable — inconsistency for the new yard is the main caveat.

Beaten well at Perth last time when failing to stay the distance; drops back to his preferred shorter range now with first-time blinkers and carries a mark below his best — the trainer is in good nick but he is yet to win in recent starts.

Narrowly held last time, going down by ¾ length off 123 before his stamina faded late; 4lb higher here but visor fitted and effective over this range of trips on decent ground — in good recent order and has every chance if the mark doesn't prove too stiff.

Won over fences at Perth last time by 6 lengths off a 7lb lower mark; hood and tongue-tie now fitted and he's generally consistent over this range of trips — 7lb higher but there could be further improvement to come back over fences and hard to dismiss.

Finished 4½ lengths off the pace at this course last time and his best hurdle figures suggest he's on a workable mark; tongue-tie fitted and effective over this trip on good ground — should go well if producing close to his ceiling.