Seemed to be getting his act together over fences when second of four at Fontwell (3m2f, heavy) in March, his third chasing start, and remains well handicapped on hurdle form; player if fully tuned up after break.
Unexposed 6yo who made his jockey work hard but eventually stayed on for second on last month's chasing debut at Bangor (3m, soft); open to improvement but probably needs to travel with greater zest here.
Scored over hurdles here (3m1f, good) in May but unseated rider at fifth fence on last month's chasing debut and lacked fluency when remote last of three at Exeter last week; needs to prove himself over fences.
Dual hurdle and dual chase winner for Sue Smith; lost his way last season and was pulled up for new stable last month but it won't be a surprise if James Owen gets him back on track soon; swaps cheekpieces for visor; also declared 2.45 Wetherby.
Not one to rely upon heavily but won over C&D (good to soft) in January and also ran well when second in Chepstow marathon (3m6f, soft) in March; can pose a potent threat if recent reappearance outing has brought him on; visor the headgear of choice today.
Yet to add to his Taunton win in 2022 but went close there (3m2f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in April; jumped right throughout when respectable fourth on seasonal debut at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) and this return to a clockwise track is an obvious move; one to consider.
Rapidly progressive mare who is 3-3 since switched to fences last month, the latest win gained in 16-runner handicap at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft); should be fine on this right-handed track and could easily have untapped potential over the new trip; commands respect.
Not beaten far over hurdles on stable debut in June and may have found the good ground too lively when below that form next time but this chase return comes after a four-month break; others have more pressing claims.
Has a very mixed record over hurdles this year but rallied well to go close over C&D (good) on chasing debut a fortnight ago and has obvious claims if in the right mood again; sports first-time cheekpieces.
0-10 under rules but wasn't beaten far when fifth on chasing debut at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) in July and, following a break, shaped well before weakening into seventh behind Harrys Hope at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) last month; not ruled out each-way.
Kept on well to win off reduced mark at Fontwell (3m2f, good; refitted cheekpieces) this month but is effectively 9lb higher here (raised 6lb, Caoilin Quinn no longer claims 3lb) and this race looks stronger.
Seemingly aided by cheekpieces when second twice in the spring (2m7f/3m2f); very well handicapped on those efforts but has been out of form since (no headgear for last three runs) and needs to turn a corner.
Ran quite well when third at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last month and benefits from Ellis Collier's handy 7lb claim but has generally been disappointing since hurdle win in March 2023; 1lb wrong; others preferred.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2,3
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