Handstands 'in great order' for Warwick if weather relents

The Scilly Isles Chase, a step back to two and a half miles, is an option further down the line, as is the three-mile Reynoldstown, as Handstands is proving versatile with regards to trip

Handstands and Ben Jones winning the Betfair Esher Novices’ Chase at Sandown last month. Picture: Healy Racing

Ben Pauling is hoping the weather does not stand in the way as Handstands is primed for the TrustATrader Hampton Novices' Chase at Warwick this weekend.

The six-year-old, three times a winner over hurdles last season, transitioned to steeplechasing at the beginning of this term but had a luckless first experience when falling at Wincanton in November.