Tysers Handicap Hurdle

C&D winner. At the veteran stage now but bounced back to form when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) last month and warrants plenty of respect.

Returned to winning ways when easily taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) 20 days ago. 6 lb higher now but another bold is on the cards.

Three-time scorer over hurdles/fences last season and back to winning ways in 7-runner Worcester handicap hurdle (23f, heavy) in October. Largely run with credit in defeat since but others more appealing.

Son of Kayf Tara who scored at Ascot (21.6f) and Fontwell (19.2f) last term. Beat only one on handicap debut at Sandown in March but he remains capable of better on his return. Tries longer trip.

Fairly useful for David Bridgwater and returned to form for new yard when second of 7 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Ludlow (23.f, soft) 24 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and is one for the shortlist.

Landed pair of mares handicaps at up to 25f during 2020/21 campaign, but lightly-raced since then and form has gone the wrong way. Fared no better back against her own sex last time, so she remains best watched.

Off the mark despite lacking fluency in a 9-runner handicap hurdle (8/1) at Bangor (23f, soft) in October. Wasn't in same form at Ascot last time but had a break since and must enter calculations.

Closely related to connections' useful hurdler/smart chaser Le Reve and made a winning start in a Warwick bumper in spring 2021. Best effort over hurdles since when 2 lengths fourth on 23.5f Fakenham handicap debut on New Year's Day. Unexposed and may do better again.

Fairly useful stayer on Flat. Not at that level in 3 outings over hurdles in 2020 and not seen at all since finishing third on Flat just over a year ago (final start for Anthony Carson). Makes debut for new yard.