Sound tops weights for Racing Plus Chase

Planet Of Sound heads the weights following the six-day confirmation stage for the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton on Saturday.

Trainer Philip Hobbs, who has won this race four times, plans to use this valuable three-mile handicap as a stepping-stone to the John Smith’s Grand National.

The 10-year-old has not been seen since finishing a creditable second to Carruthers in the Hennessy at Newbury in November – his first run since having a breathing operation.

The 15 remaining entries also include Nacarat, who would be making his fourth successive appearance in the race.

Winner in 2009, the Tom George-trained grey was second in 2010 and third 12 months ago.

Evan Williams has left in Deep Purple, while Paul Nicholls is double-handed with Royal Charm and Michel Le Bon – as is Colin Tizzard with Mount Oscar and Saturday’s Haydock winner Cannington Brook.

The Ted Walsh-trained Seabass, winner of his last six starts, is the sole Irish possible.

Completing the list are Fiendish Flame, Hector’s Choice, Consigliere, Sarando, Fruity O’Rooney, Billie Magern and Soixante.