KIM ROQUE (1.50) is fancied to capitalise on his light weight in the Support The Hunt Family Fund December Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

Joseph O’Brien’s gelding ran a race full of promise when gaining a silver medal on the Old Course there in November behind Kdeux Saint Fray.

My selection was going well when he hit the 11th fence, but still was able to move into the novices’ limited handicap chase with purpose.

Kim Roque was being delivered by Richie Deegan at the final obstacle, when he pecked badly, as Jordans Forge fell in a separate incident.

The way the runner-up stayed on again suggested he had more to offer and it is interesting he returns to Prestbury Park given he holds an entry at home over Christmas.

A step up to three miles should suit RECKLESS SPENDING (3.00, trb), doing all his best work at the finish behind useful prospect Kripticjim over 2m 3f at Ascot.

As long as he is not lit up by several other pacesetters, progressive young jumper EXCELERO (2.25) can go close in the Read Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap Chase.

Local handler Fergal O’Brien has his sights set on the finale with SIOG GEAL (3.35, nb), who made a solid reappearance against the geldings 41 days ago and remains fairly weighted.

Jamie Snowden’s SHE IS FOR ME BOYS (1.15) just gets the nod to come out on top in the 2m 4½f Quintessentially Mares’ Handicap Chase.

The 111-rated performer impressed with the way she handled fences at the first attempt last month, going five-and-a-half lengths clear of Ilovethenightlife at Kempton.

Likely to be a better chaser than hurdler, a 7lb rise is not too harsh, with jockey Gavin Sheehan in tremendous form at present.

Doncaster’s main event is the bet365 Doncaster Mares’ Hurdle and WORLD OF FORTUNES (2.40) is tipped to turn over Kateira as the hot favourite only just stays three miles.

The chestnut-coloured pick kept on well over the distance when scored at Listed level on Town Moor in March and she is Jordan Gainford’s only ride on the card.

PRINCE ZALTAR (2.05) holds every chance in the bet365 Pennine Handicap Chase based on his last effort, while LANESBOROUGH (3.17) was on the up when last seen 295 days ago.