Racing Again 8th March Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:46 | Winning time: 6m 34.44s

Golden Cosmos²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Luke Scott⁽⁷⁾| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 109

11/4

Stepped forward from his yard debut when third at Ascot in November and another solid run when fifth at Haydock next time. However, he jumped markedly to the right when below par over this C&D last time and a return to a right-handed track might be beneficial.

Form: 40-5354

Sanosuke^p²³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Bruce Lynn⁽³⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 96

7/1

Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland and while he has proved rather hit-and-miss since switched to hurdles, this step up in trip could be just what is needed judged on his latest effort when fifth of 12 over 19.8f at Musselburgh. Now 4 lb lower, too, so there is cause for optimism.

Form: 24-3575

Sight Nor Seen^t⁴⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Aaron Anderson⁽⁵⁾| T: M E Sowersby| OR: 95

100/1

Fair hurdler/chaser in Ireland at his best but has shown precious little in 3 starts for present connections.

Form: 0P55PP

Kiss My Face^v²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Henry Brooke| T: B Ellison| OR: 93

2/1

Took advantage of much-reduced mark (in first-time visor) when landing extended 21f handicap at Hereford in November. Solid second on the Flat at Southwell last time and he's high on the shortlist.

Form: 04-5126

Just Call Me Al^t¹³

Age: 10| Weight: 10-9| J: Sean Quinlan| T: G Boanas| OR: 90| C

6/1

Won 3 times last season but form has gone the wrong way during the current campaign and he's hard to warm to at present, despite slipping to an attractive mark.

Form: P-70P58

Just Jess³²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Ross Chapman| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 90| CD

7/2

Unexposed as a stayer and confirmed more positive signs when doubling career tally over this C&D on New Year's Day. Disappointing at Doncaster next time, commensurate with her patchy profile, but she will be a threat if on-song.

Form: 09-0318

Wontgetfooledagen^p,t²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: G Sheehan| T: A J McNamara| OR: 89

22/1

Has enjoyed some success overseas (both on the Flat and in this sphere) but his reappearance on the level at Dundalk was hardly encouraging.

Form: 451/31-

Forecasts

Kiss My Face (2/1), Golden Cosmos (11/4), Just Jess (7/2), Just Call Me Al (6/1), Sanosuke (7/1), Wontgetfooledagen (22/1), Sight Nor Seen (100/1)

The one with the most persuasive claims is KISS MY FACE, who was in good form prior to a below-par effort on his latest start in this sphere and returned from a short break with a solid effort on the Flat earlier this month. He performed well enough when runner-up off 1 lb lower at Musselburgh in November to suggest that both this trip and mark should be within reach. Sanosuke may well benefit from moving up in trip and is next on the list ahead of Just Jess and Golden Cosmos.