Sound tops Racing Plus weights

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

Trainer Philip Hobbs, who has won the 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, which formerly carried the Racing Post title. 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.

BetVictor bet 5-1 Planet Of Sound and Nacarat, 7-1 Michel Le Bon, 8-1 Seabass, Cannington Brook, 10-1 Hector’s Choice, 11-1 bar.