Off the mark at fourth time of asking over fences in 5-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) 34 days ago, kept up to work. 6 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again.
Dual winner over fences in 2023-24 who has acquitted himself well in defeat the last twice, latest when second to an in-form rival at Cartmel (25.5f, good) 17 days ago. Likely contender.
Course winner who built on reappearance run when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Raised 7 lb since but holds strong claims nonetheless.
Fairly useful at best and should be straighter for last month's return at Worcester. Others are more convincing, though.
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Forecasts
Onethreefivenotout (11/8), Belgarum (9/4), Morfee (3/1), No No Maestro (12/1), Enjoy D'allen (16/1)
BELGARUM benefited from the step up in trip when running out an impressive winner at Newton Abbot last month and a 7 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Morfee rarely runs a bad race and is feared most.