Greenhous DAF Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Veteran who landed this contest (off 4 lb lower) on return last term and ended campaign with a good second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter. One for shortlist.

Back to winning ways when taking 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, good, 6/1) 21 days ago. 6 lb higher now but likely to give another good account.

Made light of a monster 34-month absence when taking a 2m Perth handicap in September and ran to similar level when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, good to soft) 19 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely contender.

Returned to form with a bang this summer, landing good ground handicaps at Cartmel (22.1f) and Hexham (20.1f) in convincing fashion. Still fairly treated and has prevailed in more testing conditions previously.

Shaped well, on return from 12 months off, when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) on debut for new yard 46 days ago. Entitled to build on that but underfoot conditions may not be to his liking.

Back from 19 months off when seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Entitled to build on that but overall profile not convincing.

Opened account at Kilbeggan in July and ran to similar level when fifth of 6 in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.5f, good to firm) 90 days ago. Interesting that he comes over to UK for his handicap debut and is worth a second look in the market.

Dual-bumper winner who confirmed hurdling debut promise when wide-margin winner at Chepstow (2m) in January. Out of depth at Cheltenham when last seen in March but looks nicely treated on her handicap bow and must enter calculations. Had breathing operation.

Dual chase winner in the mud in France who also showed fair form over hurdles there. Encouraging third on yard debut at Haydock (15.6f) in December but failed to build on that promise thereafter and something to prove on return from 2 lb out of the handicap. Had breathing operation.