Rhino.Bet Handicap Hurdle

Fair handicapper on Flat who showed aptitude for hurdling at the first attempt despite coming to it late in his career when third in a Wetherby maiden in January. Dictated when off the mark in 4-runner event at Doncaster next time and opening mark looks fair on this quick switch to a handicap.

Punchestown maiden hurdle success for Gordon Elliott back in December 2016 remains his sole victory from 40 starts under Rules. Others preferred despite tumbling mark.

Fairly useful dual Flat winner. Yet to get near that level over hurdles, though did show a bit more than previously when fifth of 12 in a Ludlow novice (15.8f) last time, despite again pulling hard. Into a handicap now and may improve again. Appealing.

Returned to form to land a modest race back over hurdles at Uttoxeter on final outing last season and, after 8 months off, made more impact than previously over fences when fourth of 11 at Ffos Las in November. However, has gone the wrong way since (over hurdles last time). Visor on first time.

Gained his breakthrough win at Sedgefield in November 2021, but has largely been out of sorts since, including this season. On the upside, his stable is in rude health and his mark has fallen further.

Irish point winner who stepped up on his previous efforts in this sphere when second on his handicap debut at Lingfield. Shaped as if still in good form when third at Southwell since, so must enter the reckoning.