No win since October 2022; runner-up (beaten 13l) in refitted cheekpieces at Kelso (3m, soft) three weeks ago; that form has been well advertised since and he's competitively handicapped nowadays, even more so with the 7lb claimer Joshua Thompson booked; chance.
Made the breakthrough over C&D (good to soft; 3-1) five weeks ago; slightly more needed from this 5lb higher mark, although that form does appear solid enough for the grade, with the third and fifth both running well since; Conor Rabbitt retains the ride.
Sole win came at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft; from 3lb lower) last October; shaped respectably (third) on chasing debut but took a sharp backward step at Kelso (3m, soft) a few weeks later; now returns to hurdles seeking a revival; others preferred.
Very lightly raced 10yo; some improvement when third of five at Bangor (2m7f, heavy; 18-1) in February; competes from an easing mark at a suitable level but she might lack for match practice off a 287-day absence.
1-38, that win for Paul Nolan in a maiden hurdle at Navan (2m, yielding) back in March 2021; better (third) from this easing mark at Ayr (3m, heavy) last week but it remains to be seen if he can back that up; risks attached.
Raised her game when off the mark at the eighth attempt at Cartmel (2m6f, soft; 14-1) in June; now 4lb higher but this extra yardage - first attempt at 3m - should be within range; consult the market for advice, with fitness a slight concern off a six-month break.
Both rules wins were gained over C&D in 2022 (from higher marks); has struggled over fences, including at Sedgefield (3m2f) latest, since winning a two-finisher point at Alnwick in January; cheekpieces go on for the return to hurdles.
C&D winner (heavy) in November 2023; hasn't seen much action since, pulling up at Uttoxeter (bled from nose) in September and at Ayr (33-1) last week; stablemate of Coventry.
Would have had a major say but for a mistake at the last here (2m4f, heavy; runner-up) in March 2024; has offered precious little since, including when pulling up at Kelso (seasonal reappearance) three weeks ago; 3lb out of the handicap today; wears first-time cheekpieces.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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