Improved on hurdles debut when winning by 12L in a maiden event over an extended 2m4f at Leicester (good-to-firm) last month. Penalised for that victory and a leading contender in this contest.
Followed up a soft ground Plumpton success over 2m with a good second over an extended 2m1f at Fontwell (soft) just over a month ago. Likely to prove hard to beat despite carrying a penalty.
Soft ground point-to-point winner in March last year. Improved on Rules debut when finishing fourth in a soft ground bumper at Uttoxeter last month. Step up in distance likely to suit on debut over hurdles.
Unlucky not to win a point-to-point on debut and placed in that sphere subsequently. Made the frame on both hurdles starts so far and one for the shortlist following a 2L second at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) last time out.
Decent effort on second of two hurdles starts in France last spring. Failed to repeat that form in two starts since joining this yard and probably best watched at present.
Forecasts
Coole Well (7/4), Chez Hans (9/4), Shaman Du Berlais (11/4), Jamessaintpatrick (8/1), Captain Speaking (20/1), Calypso Jack (33/1), Deewhy (33/1)
COOLE WELL looks capable of registering a second hurdles victory by taking this small field novices' contest. The selection ran well when runner-up under a penalty last time out and can get the better of his rivals with Shaman Du Berlais, placed on his two most recent starts taken to get the better of previous winner Chez Hans in the battle for minor honours.