Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Point/bumper winner who quickly made up into a borderline useful novice hurdler last season. Already better over fences, winning twice during the winter, and solid return to hurdling when fifth in the Coral Cup here. Should go well again.

Has improved again this term, resuming winning ways at Huntingdon (15.8f) in January and having not been disgraced at Ascot next time, he quickly returned to his best when second at Bangor (19.5f) 3 weeks ago. Should give another good account.

Won maiden/novice events at Exeter on first 2 starts over hurdles and back to winning ways at Taunton in December. Bit disappointing in listed company at former course last time but may well bounce back.

Largely progressive sort who landed the odds in a 3-runner listed contest at Kempton on return and has posted good seconds on two of his three outings since. Likely to be on the premises again.

Made all in a bumper for Micky Hammond and completed straightforward tasks when winning first 3 starts over hurdles in 2021/22. Lost her unbeaten record with a bit of a whimper on her return at Taunton in January but right back on track when second at Wincanton a fortnight ago. Up in trip, now.

Showed fairly useful form over hurdles at the beginning of 2022 and returned to win a brace of novice events in the autumn. Has hit the frame the last twice and another solid showing is on the cards.

Irish point winner. Placed in bumpers last season and has won first 3 completed starts over hurdles. Excusable run up in grade at Haydock last time and expected to get back on track now handicapping.

Fair Flat winner in France who capitalised on the drop in grade in ready fashion at Fontwell on Boxing Day. Ran a stormer when fourth in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury subsequently but latest run at Kempton was disappointing.

Has progressed well for this stable reverted to hurdling, making it 4 wins in 6 starts when comfortably on top at Warwick in March. Much better than the result (travelled strongly) at Newbury last time and deserves respect back down in trip.

Shaped as if still in decent form when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, soft, 11/2) 43 days ago and a stiff test at this trip would play to his strengths. Respected.

Placed twice in Ireland this summer off the mark for new yard in 2½m Hexham handicap in September. Solid efforts the last twice (chasing on penultimate occasion) and can't be dismissed.

Fairly useful in bumpers and has shown similar form over hurdles despite not yet winning. Out of his depth in the Ballymore here last time and more realistic claims in this company.

Fairly useful winner on the Flat for Mick Channon and has been going the right way over hurdles, opening his account at Doncaster in March. Fell heavily at Warwick last time so hopefully he's none the worse.