16:10 catterick Wednesday 4th March 2026

It is hard to ignore the appeal of GABORIOT (1) who reverts to hunters chases after a good lay-off in handicaps which included finishing runner-up attempting the Aintree Grand Sefton Chase on penultimate start. Key player. ZHIGULI (7) could prove the biggest danger having placed third of fourteen on recent seasonal return tackling a point-to-point. Represents handy local connections and deserves consideration. BRANDY MCQUEEN (6) arrives off the back of a 4L victory between the flags last month. Might challenge back under rules. LUNAR CONTACT (5) gets on well with this rider and likely playing for the minor placings.