A competitive race for the grade can go to KICKSAFTERSIX who had several of these rivals behind him when gaining his second C&D win of the year last time. C'Est Quelqu'un, who was third to him last time, and Halfway House, who was second to him here last month, are two others who should go well.[Colin Russell]
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Three-time chase winner who has finished third on his last three starts, the latest behind Kicksaftersix (who's now 6lb worse off) over C&D this month (good to soft); each-way chance.
Both wins have been here (2m7f/3m) over hurdles, the latest off a 3lb lower mark 17 days ago; failed to complete the course on four of his five runs over fences (best run was a C&D second on debut in May 2023); bit to prove.
Has won his last two races, both over C&D, the latest this month when several of today's rivals were behind him; up another 5lb but should go well again.
Two chase wins last season, the first over C&D in May and the second at Musselburgh in November (3m, good to soft); not in such good form in two races won by Kickaftersix recently but could bounce back.
Mixed form last season but decent first run over fences when fourth to Kicksaftersix (who's now 6lb worse off) over C&D this month; needs to brush up on his jumping; a possible.
In good form over fences this spring, winning a handicap at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) and a novice handicap over C&D (good to soft) before finishing second to Kickasaftersix on good ground over C&D last month (beaten four and a half lengths but now 10lb better off); chance.
Two wins in UK points, both on firm, in 2023-24; mixed form under rules but creditable fifth on chase debut at Uttoxeter last time; improvement likely.
