4.40 1m. 7f. 199yds. 20 Declared. Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £150,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €84,405.00 2nd - €31,800.00 3rd - €15,915.00 4th - €7,950.00 5th - €3,990.00 6th - €1,995.00 7th - €990.00 8th - €510.00
Formscan - If BE AWARE can build on some encouraging efforts in novice chase company, notably his second to Lulamba in the Henry VIII at Sandown in December, then Dan Skelton's charge must have a great chance returning to handicap duty. Inthepocket won a Grade 1 over hurdles at Aintree a few years ago and has been lightly raced since. He is another to take seriously for a top yard, while Ben Pauling also boasts a strong hand courtesy of the hat-trick seeking Vanderpoel and easy Newbury winner Personal Ambition. If they go too quick then it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Ballysax Hank ran on through beaten horses for a place.