Hereford Motor Group Handicap Hurdle

Useful stayer on Flat. Yet to get close to that level over hurdles but he has finished runner-up on both starts since switching to handicap company with headgear back on. 2 lb higher mark is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.

Modest hurdler but latest fourth of 14 over 2m at Tramore was one of this Irish raider's better recent efforts.

Has improved since handicapping, winning at Warwick (19f) on New Year's Eve and advancing his form again when second at Fakenham 13 days ago, pulliong clear of the rest. Should give another good account.

Solid start to his handicap career when third of 8 at Fontwell (2¾m) in December and possibly unsuited by the drop to 2m when well beaten at Wincanton over Christmas.

Fairly useful maiden on Flat for John & Thady Gosden. Placed on first 2 outings over hurdles (fair form second occasion) but disappointed at Wetherby last month. Still early days now switching to a handicap but Cabrakan is the more obvious of the yard's pair. Has headgear combined for first time.

Fairly useful handicapper on the level and has made a positive start to his hurdle career, finishing runner-up either side of his 2m Newcastle juvenile success. Up in trip. Opening handicap mark in this sphere could prove lenient.

Sharper for a comeback outing when third of 15 over 3m at Ffos Las 23 days ago, although he stayed on to be nearest at the finish on that occasion so this drop back in trip perhaps isn't certain to suit.

Made frame sole start in Irish points but no impact over hurdles, including pulling up on recent Ffos Las handicap debut.