A-Plan Insurance Supporting West Berkshire Mencap Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Hereford maiden winner last February on final start for Michael Scudamore and in good nick on Flat/over hurdles for new yard, finishing 9 lengths second in 2m Kempton handicap 3 weeks ago. Merits consideration back up in trip.

Made it 4 wins in 5 starts when seeing off 9 rivals on his Ludlow reappearance in October. Something presumably not right when pulled up at Ludlow 4 weeks later and given time since. Capable of bouncing straight back.

French bumper winner who landed a Kempton juvenile hurdle for Nicky Henderson in December 2021. Hasn't gone on from that but his Uttoxeter fifth in November was a bit better. First run for new stable after leaving Billy Aprahamian.

Looked promising here last season, including a 2m novice hurdle win. Reappearance fifth in 2m Doncaster handicap over Christmas was a bit underwhelming but he retains potential as a lightly-raced type from a good stable. Up in trip.

Made a bright start to his hurdle career around 2m in 2021/22 but has been absent for 11 months ahead of this reappearance over a longer trip. It'll be interesting to see how much strength there is behind him in the betting.

Struck over fences for present yard at Southwell (20.5f) in December 2021 but has lost his way over the larger obstacles since. Did fare a bit better back hurdling when fourth at Kempton 3 weeks ago but the reopposing Hardy Boy was nearly 17 lengths ahead in second.

Hasn't kicked on from a winning start in handicap hurdles last spring, pulling up at Hereford on his latest start. Others arrive with more pressing claims.