Langley Castle An Outstanding Small Hotel Handicap Hurdle

One-time useful hurdler who has been seen out sparingly in the last couple of years. Well held all 4 starts for current yard so hard to support, even from falling mark.

Made it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when scoring in handicap company at Doncaster (19f) and Newcastle (17f) this spring. Did ti quite cosily at the latter venue and a further 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent him makng a bold bid for the hat-trick.

Made a winning start for Jimmy Moffatt at Cartmel last June and back to that form when head second to the reopposing Applaus at Carlisle in February. Disappointing at Haydock since, though.

Has done most of his winning at Carlisle. Wasn't at his best last season but is well handicapped in first-time cheekpieces give him a lift.

Four wins in a very productive first half of last season but has been operating below his best since returning to action this spring. A bounce back is needed.

In excellent heart over hurdles last summer, including a C&D novice win. Might have needed his latest Newcastle run after a 6 month-break but he was just over 20 lengths behind Fingal's Hill on that occasion.

Two wins at Carlisle over the winter and another good run there when second last time. Has winning form over C&D, too. Can play a part.

Off the mark at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 8 rivals in a 2m Taunton maiden in March. Has a less exposed profile than a lot of these now moving into a handicap. Respected.

Fairly useful hurdler who came close to opening his account over fences at Kelso in October. Below par since though, including over hurdles on last 3 outings.

Has thrived for this yard, completing the hat-trick over hurdles at Sedgefield in January. Scored again back on the Flat in March and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 14 in Musselburgh hurdle since. A must for the shortlist.