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Took a while to come good but completed a hat-trick this summer (trained by Tom Lacey for first success). Winning run came to an end at Uttoxeter last time but still performed well in second. Bold bid looks assured.

Won over 3m at Doncaster last season and his pair of runner-up efforts in July suggest he may be ready to strike again.

First success under Rules when seeing off 5 rivals at Cartmel in June (trained by Noel Kelly) but below that level twice since.

Flat winner who improved to open his hurdles account at Sedgefield in May. Creditable third in 23f Worcester handicap in July but below par back at Sedgefield only 5 days ago. First-time visor replaces regular cheekpieces.

Winless following 16 attempts in this sphere and likely to find at least the odd one too strong again.

Decisive winner of sole start between the flags. However, remains with little form under Rules so far, including in handicap hurdles on last 3 outings. Could only consider if backed on this return from 5 months off.

Multiple point winner, including in May. Best run over hurdles when 1½ lengths fourth to stablemate West Lawn over C&D in June but pulled up at Perth 2 weeks later. Off since.