Two wins last winter (3m/3m1f, good to soft/soft) before campaign ended with two lesser runs at Cheltenham; back on track when second of five on last month's return at Windsor (3m, good to soft); on the shortlist.
Won at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft) last December and not beaten far on his two outings this autumn (2m7f/3m1f, good/good to soft; probably acts on soft); however, he needs something extra if he's to win this competitive race.
Six-time hurdle winner (good-soft) who has dropped down the weights; however, he's failed to threaten back over hurdles on his last two starts, the latest nine days ago, and he needs to raise his game.
8yo who has been progressive in these cheekpieces this year, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and at Aintree (3m, good) in October; key player if transferring his improvement back to soft ground, on which he showed promise earlier in his career.
Very useful chaser in 2021-22 campaign; kept to hurdles since and was in contention when falling two out on last month's reappearance at Lingfield; however, tailed off at Windsor 12 days later and needs to bounce back.
Won over C&D (good) in March on sole previous course visit and he kept on for fourth of nine at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) last month, beaten only about 4l; could build on that latest run now back up in trip; player.
Two wins at Cartmel in the summer (2m6f maiden/novice, soft/good); however, faded on handicap debut at Cartmel (3m1f, good) in August and tailed off at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) only last Sunday.
Progressive over hurdles last season and, having struggled over fences on her first two runs this term, she returned to form back over hurdles with an easy win under Benjamin Macey in a small field at Uttoxeter (2m7f, soft); 7lb higher in a better race today but she's respected nevertheless.
Low-mileage 9yo who defied a long absence to win on this card last year (2m3f, heavy); just one outing since, when second at Ayr (2m4f, heavy) in February; stayed on strongly in each of those runs and he could have more to offer for his in-form yard now up in trip on his reappearance.
Two wins for Dan Skelton and he returned to form with a win when back hurdling on last month's stable debut at Warwick (3m1f, soft); appeared to be struggling five out before rallying and he could travel better now back in cheekpieces; only five; could have more in the tank at staying trips.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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