5-14 over hurdles and in good form over fences when last seen in spring 2023; returns on a handy mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's a hefty absence to defy.
Two-time course winner (soft/good to soft) who won twice earlier this year, at Carlisle (2m3f, heavy) and Newcastle (2m4f, heavy); this front-runner returns with his yard going very well; could make a bold bid.
Had to work hard to justify odds of 2-7 in Plumpton seller last Monday, and has to carry 7lb penalty here; however, he was a good second in a handicap at Perth two starts ago and today's mark isn't beyond him judged on his best form; no surprise if he plays a major role.
Ran just once last season, when down the field at Aintree last October, and absent again since; however, he's in good hands and was a promising novice hurdler in the 2022-23 campaign; the betting may be informative.
Inconsistent last season and down the field on this month's reappearance at Carlisle; however, he may have needed the run and has dropped below his last winning mark; he's one to consider.
Won earlier this year on first two hurdle starts (2m3f, heavy/soft) and fair third on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in April; this very lightly raced 6yo is open to further improvement this term and his trainer is among the winners on the Flat; possible player.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2
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