13:50 windsor Friday 16th January 2026

BE AWARE (2) did well since making his successful chase debut at Stratford in October. Trained by Dan Skelton and delivered an excellent race in defeat when second attempting the G2 November Novices Chase at Cheltenham before only finding a top-class performer too good in the 1m7 1/2f G1 Henry VIII Novices Chase at Sandown. Rates the one to beat back down in standard. HANSARD (3) finished a good second in the G2 Wayward Lad Novices Chase tackling this trip at Kempton and remains unexposed with fences. Trained by Gary and Josh Moor holding solid claims. NO QUESTIONS ASKED (4) provided a good second in the G2 John Francome Novices Chase before finishing third in the G2 Noel Novices Chase at Ascot. ALNILAM (1) is next best.