His Kempton conqueror two runs back has since run quite well in a Grade 2 and this 5yo was much too good for his rivals when 1-3 for a 2m4f maiden at Plumpton (soft); pointing background and should raise his profile further now upped in trip.
Didn't last long with Paul Nicholls nor Keiran Burke, though for the latter yard he was beaten only 4.5l in a Listed novice hurdle at Sandown (2m, soft) before running quite well in a Cheltenham maiden (2m4f); another sound effort after a break on last month's stable debut at Southwell (2m, soft) and the form of that maiden has substance; should stay okay (bred to) and has to be considered for his top yard.
Worcester maiden winner who was having only his fourth start when a rallying second over 2m4f on handicap debut at Southwell (good to soft) and stepping up in trip here looks the right move; considered.
Back from wind surgery and in new cheekpieces (joining tongue-tie) when staying on best at Wetherby (2m5f, good) but he was effectively 10lb higher when coming up short at Southwell (3m, good to soft); might be vulnerable with another 1lb to contend with.
Point winner who showed promise in maiden/novice hurdles and again when beaten 3.5l on handicap debut at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) after a break and wind surgery; there's more to come no doubt.
Yorkshire raider who has found sharp improvement to win his first two handicaps, both at about 3m on soft ground; had no difficulty in defying a 5lb rise last time at Wetherby; 10lb higher here in a stronger race but looks set for a bold bid.
Had plenty of racing in points, going 2-8; gave it a good go on his recent handicap debut at Aintree (3m, soft) where he beat all bar a Skelton-trained favourite; up 3lb but has races in him off this mark.
Point and bumper winner; 0-4 over hurdles but was beaten about 3l in his only handicap two runs back at Carlisle 13 months ago (2m4f, good to soft); well held in a maiden in April when upped to this trip but he's from a staying family and remains unexposed.
Six defeats over hurdles include three handicaps but wasn't beaten far in the latest here (extended 3m, good to soft) behind a progressive rival; solid chance in receipt of weight off all his rivals.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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