Rebounded from two poor runs (one on the Flat) with respectable fifth at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September and probably wasn't suited by the soft ground when below that form over C&D last month but others in this line-up have more pressing claims.
Fast-ground Irish point winner who was placed on two of his first three hurdling starts, more recently after making the running at Uttoxeter (2m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; back on quicker ground for this handicap debut and open to improvement.
Just 1-7 over hurdles but his close third off 3lb higher at Exeter (2m, good to soft) in November was a good effort and he probably ended up with a too much to do when fifth at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) a week ago; could have a say.
Showed promise on first three hurdling starts (2m-2m3f) and was unlucky to come to grief mid-race over C&D on last month's handicap debut; remains unexposed.
Ended last year with two good runs under Olive Nicholls at Taunton, the latter a keeping-on fourth in 0-130 grade (2m3f, good); also suited by this C&D and has a big role to play at this lower level.
Bumper winner who was placed on first three starts over hurdles; slightly disappointing when third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in September but the form of his two previous runs worked out reasonably well; drops back in trip for handicap debut; no surprise if he features.
Bettered low-key seasonal/stable debut when respectable sixth at Kempton (2m, good; form has worked out well) in November; didn't get home after travelling well on heavy ground last month but has slipped a tempting mark and enters calculations.
Buit upon pleasing reappearance run when winning in pretty good style over C&D (good) in November; well held when second of three here (2m4f, good to soft) last month but today's trip-and-ground combination will suit him better and he remains of interest.
Fair Flat racer who came good over hurdles at fourth attempt, battling well for narrow success at Taunton (2m, good) last month; 8lb higher here but could still have more to offer.
Well beaten all three hurdling starts, the last twice for new stable towards end of last year, but this useful Flat racer has a lowly opening mark for his handicap hurdle debut and is open to improvement in this sphere.
Absent since pulled up on consecutive appearances for Henrietta Knight in April 2024 (3m1f/2m7f) and 8lb out of the weights for this stable debut but had a wind op in September and is worth a glance in the betting.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2,3
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