Boulton Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Not the force of old (Grade 1 novice chase winner) and hasn't shown much for a good while, so has plenty to prove back hurdling.

Ran as well as he ever has over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces when second of 14 in handicap at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft) 48 days ago, sticking to task. Respected off same mark.

Multiple point/chase winner who opened his account over hurdles at Kempton in November but finished well held in River Don at Doncaster next time. Back on scoreboard in 6-runner novice at Newbury in March and acquitted himself well back in stronger company when second at Cheltenham last time.

Ex-French chaser who has done well for this yard and posted an excellent second in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December. Below form in the Topham there last time but has a lower mark to work with back in this sphere.

C&D winner who ran another fine race back from another break (off 5 months) when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, heavy, 7/1) 26 days ago, headed dying strides. Fresh might be the time to catch him but sure to be thereabouts if turning up in similar form.

Five wins from 18 NH runs, latest over C&D in June. Good efforts off higher marks next 2 starts prior to shaping better than the distance beaten suggests on chasing debut at Hexham. Has won off a break before so not dismissed.

Visored for 1st time, fell in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, soft, 3/1) 22 days ago. On a workable mark back over hurdles.

Belatedly proved she retains all her ability with victory in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft, 20/1) 23 days ago, well positioned. Only nudged up 3 lb but that might be enough to prevent her from following up.

Useful hurdler for Joseph O'Brien who, having fallen in the weights, made more impact than previously for current yard when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (21.4f, good) 28 days ago, running on late. Shortlist material.