1-6 as a novice hudler in early part of this year; not at best well-held second on latest outing in April (2m5f) but makes seasonal/chase debut from a workable mark and should cope fairly well with the drop back to 2m.
Dual 2m novice hurdle winner last season but well beaten (albeit in competitive race) on handicap debut in April and also disappointed when switched to chasing last month; could still have a good future over fences but arrives here with a point to prove.
Useful novice hurdler last season, albeit with a tendency to race far too freely; ultimately well beaten on last month's chasing debut but ran well to a point and the refitted hood may help him to settle better here.
Made the frame in three handicap hurdles (2m-2m3f, good-soft) before easily winning modest Plumpton maiden (2m, good) at skinny odds in April; open to improvement over fences this season; one to consider.
Won five times over hurdles between last December and May (2m-2m1f, good-soft) but was safely held in two chases this autumn (both 2m, good) and needs to prove he's fully effective over fences.
Keen-going mare who won by 10l on last season's hurdle debut (2m, soft; hooded) and subsequently came second in a Listed race (2m3f, heavy); makes chase/handicap debut after 313-day absence but with considerable potential; tongue-tie added.
2-9 over hurdles; below form over 2m4f last month but kept on for creditable third on seasonal debut at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in October and will be a tough nut to crack if able to transfer that form to fences.
Low-mileage 5yo who battled gamely to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in October and looked in even better nick when scoring by 8l here (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago; up another 9lb since last time but probably still improving; commands respect.
Ex-Irish 6yo; 2-2 over hurdles for new stable towards end of last season and looked set to make winning chase debut before last-fence fall at Bangor (2m1f, good) in October; has to take a 5lb rise on the chin and moves up in grade today but is a likely contender nevertheless.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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