14:55 Warwick — William Hill Half A Mill Classic Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) ratings & form

2Mr Vango (IRE)Jack TudorMrs Sara V Bradstock/111-235d—15510/34.310/34.3+

Stays all day and goes well in the mud; up another 3lb but he keeps digging deep

1L'Homme Presse (FR)Charlie DeutschMiss V Williams/31P-229d—1624/1517/29.6+

In rallying for second over extended 3m2f last time, he's never looked a stronger stayer

3Resplendent Grey (IRE)Sean BowenOlly Murphy441-1042d—15211/26.57/18+

Won big handicap over extended 3m4f at Sandown last April; disappointing on latest start

7Joyeux Machin (FR)Harry AtkinsDan Skelton22-78428d—13612/11314/115+

Didn't shout stamina last time (3m); 3lb out of handicap; last had headgear in spring 2024

6Destroytheevidence (GB)Ciaran GethingsK C Bailey22-93224d—13612/11310/111.5+

Shapes as if well worth another attempt beyond 3m; visor replaces his usual cheekpieces

9Val Dancer (IRE)Charlie HammondMrs Melanie Rowley112-9335d—1368/198/19+

2024 Welsh National winner; close to best last time; 6lb out of handicap but e-w claims

5Myretown (IRE)Derek FoxLucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore1F11-F42d—14211/43.811/43.8+

Dominant at 2025 Cheltenham Festival; new trip; it's his falls which are the chief worry

4Nassalam (FR)Mr Caoilin QuinnGary & Josh Moore/PP-PP55d—14520/12122/124+

Every bit of rain/snow should help in theory but a huge turnaround is needed after wind op

0Torn And Frayed (FR)NON-RUNNERNigel & Willy Twiston-Davies9-312229d—136——+

4lb out of handicap; going beyond 3m1f for first time asks a big question for this 12yo