Cartmel

33/1 winner in the Grimthorpe Handicap Chase at Doncaster in March, his first victory since taking the same race in 2023. Poor twice since though and needs new headgear to spark him back into life returned to veterans' company.

Did well last season, with 2 of his 4 wins in handicap chases coming here. Shaped as if amiss in the Eider when last seen in February but had run well off this mark at Ayr prior to that and must be respected returning at this venue.

Won 5 out of 6 starts in a 2-year period up to March 2023 but lightly raced since, offering little in 2 runs back this spring (well backed for similar race at Fakenham 3 weeks ago). Steps up in trip now.

Good record at Ffos Las but has deteriorated since his latest success there a year ago. Change of headgear.

A useful winning chaser in 2022 and should have come on for his first run in 2 years at Ludlow last month. Lazy sort but on a career-low mark for first run in a veterans' handicap and can go well if he stays.

Veteran on a losing run that stretches back to 2021 and well held in 2 runs for new yard (both hurdles and fences). Tongue tie back on.

Off the mark for present yard in veterans' company at Catterick (25.2f) in January and wasted no time returning to form when second at Perth (3m) last month, although didn't look any more resolute for a change of headgear. Temperament under suspicion but a contender if he stays.