Runner-up at Doncaster (2m, soft) in November when back over hurdles and ran pretty well when sixth of 15 at Ascot (1m7f, soft) last month; has won on good ground; however, this 10yo takes on some progressive rivals this afternoon and may again be vulnerable.
Close fourth of 17 at in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, good to soft) last March and now 5lb lower; it was his chase debut when pulled up at Lingfield in November but he nevertheless arrives with something to prove regarding his current form; wears first-time cheekpieces.
Won novice hurdle at Chepstow (2m, soft) in November and ran well when third on handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) next time; didn't see out 2m4f here subsequently and not ruled out now back down in trip.
Point and bumper runner-up who readily made all at Plumpton (2m, soft) in December on third hurdle start; had previously shown promise on good ground; brings potential to his handicap debut and could go well.
Good-ground bumper winner who was a close second at Leicester (1m7f, soft) in November on his third hurdle start; the winner followed up in a handicap, indicating this unexposed 5yo has a workable opening mark.
Won three juvenile hurdles in 2023; returned from absence to finish second twice in a row on AW in autumn 2025 but two lesser runs have followed in that sphere; struggled on last two hurdle starts in early 2024; others have fewer questions to answer.
Progressive over hurdles earlier last year and two wins on the Flat in the summer; off since below-par run in the Cesarewitch trial in September but attractively handicapped in this code in view of his Flat exploits; player.
Runner-up on first two starts (2m/2m1f, good/good to soft) before winning maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last month; a work in progress but is in top hands and could play a leading role on handicap debut.
Built upon last season's handicap promise to win on reappearance at Stratford (2m2f, good to soft) in October and he improved again to follow up at Uttoxeter (2m, soft); he did it very cosily in a first-time hood (retained) on that latest start and an 11lb rise may not stop him here.
Won at Warwick (2m, good) in November on second handicap start, following a break; 2l third of six at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) since; further improvement is possible from this 5yo but it's necessary today.
Won a maiden hurdle in good style at Hereford (2m3f, good) last March; it's too soon to write off this lightly raced 6yo but he's failed to shine in his two handicaps and needs to get back on track.
Flat winner who got off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt in a 13-runner handicap at Taunton (2m, good) last month; he's 8lb higher in a stronger race today but this 4yo has looked progressive in this code.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2,3
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