LAST year’s Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase winner Handstands was back in action last Sunday, and whilst some people may have been underwhelmed by his defeat, the data highlights why it is forgivable, writes Page Fuller.

He’s never been the most consistent jumper of a fence, and took no time in reminding us of that when lining up in the Colin Parker Memorial Chase at Carlisle. After falling on his chase debut last season, he jumped superbly in victory at Sandown next time, recording a jump index of 8.5 out of 10.