Range is the runner for the Sam Thomas yard in the 14:15 at Chepstow on Friday. The seven-year-old carries top weight in the handicap chase, but he ticks plenty of boxes for an in-form team.

Sam Twiston Davies is booked to take the ride. Range was a promising novice hurdler last season, winning once on four starts, and ended the season in mid-March with a below-par effort over two miles and four at Uttoxeter.

Made his chase debut at Chepstow at the end of October, and was sent off as the 5/2 favourite. He travelled well on that day, before falling five from home. Should come on from that first start over fences, and very much one to keep on side.