bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Third at this course on his latest start, Gunsight Ridge has been below his best this season but has slipped down the weights and hinted at a return to form last time; he can be sluggish in his racing, but the first-time tongue-tie may help address that and he handles today's trip and ground well.

Two wins in his recent sequence before an extended absence and a run in a Grade 2 last time where he was outclassed on unsuitable ground; returning to handicap company at 2m on good ground is more his sphere, though 225 days off needs overcoming and the current weight could prove stiff.

Three wins in his last five starts, going boldly at the front and landing a handicap last time by five lengths; today's ground should suit, but the revised mark represents a significant hike from his winning base and dual headgear applied for the first time suggests connections have questions at the current level.

Second at Fakenham last time under more forward tactics, Coastguard Station is in fair form and handles this trip and ground well; first-time cheekpieces suggest connections are refining his approach, and he is well respected on our figures despite being winless in his last five starts.

Back in form after a revival at a sharp track last time, Sir Tivo is at his best when allowed to bowl along at 2m on good ground; on the same mark as when beaten 2.5 lengths last time with dual headgear applied for the first time, he is a solid danger — though inconsistency has been a theme.