This is a quite competitive handicap chase in which Cloudy Lane, Supreme's Legacy and Numero Un de Solzen all make the shortlist with the vote given to Cloudy Lane. The selection has been a little disappointing over fences so far but the key to his chance is the fact that he loves testing ground and he looks the value call. Supreme's Legacy was making his chase and seasonal debut last time at Wetherby when he jumped well and travelled well for a long way. He ran out of steam but will come on for the run and he is worth serious consideration. Numero Un de Solzen is lightly-raced and likes the ground so he is worth a look on his chasing debut. Ferdy Murphy's Paphian Bay is the other with a chance but Cloudy Lane has plenty in his favour and is taken to score.
Cloudy Lane 2-1 (11-0) Led to 3rd, tracked winner until pushed along approaching 10th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 6th of 12, 20l behind Mr Pointment (11-0) at Bangor 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd in Nov.
Crackadee 200-1 (11-0) Led to 4th, led again 12th to 2 out, soon outpaced, stayed on to regain 2nd, flat, 2nd of 8, 8l behind According To John (11-6) at Kelso 2m 6f nov chs (3) gs.
Numero Un de Solzen (FR) 7-4fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on from last, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Some Touch (11-10) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Paphian Bay 28-1 (11-0) With winner, lost place 11th, outpaced 4 out, stayed on under pressure from next, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 18l behind Standin Obligation (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 7f nov chs (4) gf in Jun.
Supreme's Legacy (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Held up, effort and steady headway 4 out, chased winner after last, no impression, 2nd of 8, 10l behind The Reverend (11-2) at Wetherby 3m 1f beg chs (4) sft in Nov.
Newbay Lady 4-1 (11-11) Made most at 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened next, 4th of 8, 34l behind Sands Rising (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
Savannah River (IRE) 18-1 (10-1) Reluctant to race, in rear, weakened from 8th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Allaboveboard (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 7f cnd clm hdl (5) sft in Nov, 10 ran.