Kelso

Cheekpieces on when regaining the winning thread in a 7-runner Musselburgh handicap (23.6f, soft) in February. However, his jumping went to pot at Newbury next time and below par here since with the headgear discarded. Has left Rose Dobbin.

Capitalised on a reduced mark when scoring (in slightly fortunate fashion) under this rider at Chepstow in April but only third off revised mark at Ffos Las following month. Off since.

Completed a hat-trick over fences at Hexham last season for Nicky Richards. Well held first 3 starts for this yard until 5 lengths third of 5 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good to soft, 20/1) 27 days ago, though that form is far from solid.

Scored at Southwell in June and good placed efforts next 3 of 4 starts, third of 10 in handicap chase at this course (21.6f, good, 12/1) 18 days ago. Should go well again back up in trip.

Out of sorts for a while, including both starts for this yard.

Struggled since making a winning chase debut here (23.4) in October. Others preferred.

Consistent hurdler but was always behind on chase bow here (21.6f, good) 18 days ago. This distance much more suitable at least.

Perth winner in June but he isn't the easiest to catch right and last 2 efforts have been poor.

Scored once from 5 starts for Patrick Griffin last term and little impact for new connections.

3-time winner here in his youth. Not so reliable nowadays but he had excuses in between 2 decent placed efforts at Cartmel and Perth. On the shortlist.