Cavellos Italian Steakhouse Gin & Cocktail Bar Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 4m 50.14s

Beach Break^b³²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Theo Gillard⁽⁵⁾| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 121| CD

7/1

Won this race off 2 lb higher under Theo Gillard 12 months ago. Ran poorly at Kelso latest but he had been second over C&D prior to that and player if return to this venue sparks a return to form.

Form: 05-4426

Quest For Life^p²⁰⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-9| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: M Walford| OR: 121| C| D

14/1

Made light of an 18-month absence to win Musselburgh handicap hurdle in January. Followed up in jumpers bumper but not seen since a below-form third over hurdles in March. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 74/1143-

The Vollan^v⁸²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: S Bowen| T: L Morgan| OR: 120| D

11/2

Back to form when ending his time with Charlie Longsdon with a win at Worcester in July. Rated in the 130s throughout last season so has handicapping scope on first run for Laura Morgan.

Form: 040-781

Gordon's Jet¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: B S Hughes| T: B Ellison| OR: 115

5/4

Made a successful debut over hurdles for new yard in 2m maiden at Chepstow in April and he's run well in defeat on 4 of his 5 starts since. Ought to be thereabouts under Brian Hughes.

Form: 1-222P3

Saint Arvans^t¹³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Callum Bewley| T: M A Barnes| OR: 114

9/1

Dual winner over 2m at Kelso last season. Posted a couple of third-place finishes in handicap company at the start of the summer and contender if returning from a break in similar form.

Form: 5144-33

Countister¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-5| J: R P McLernon| T: B Haslam| OR: 103

10/3

Gained first success since 2017/18 campaign when scoring in good style at Kelso (2¼m) last month. Creditable third over this C&D since. Likely to give another good account.

Form: 894213

Non-Runners

Zalvados¹⁹¹

Weight: 11-12| Age: 8

T: O Greenall & J Guerriero J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Gordon's Jet (5/4), Countister (10/3), The Vollan (11/2), Beach Break (7/1), Zalvados (8/1), Saint Arvans (9/1), Quest For Life (14/1)

A chance is taken on THE VOLLAN who remains well handicapped on his peak form on his first outing for a yard which is building up a good record with new recruits. Countister and last year's winner Beach Break may give him most to think about.