starsportsbet.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

Lightly raced and made the perfect start for new yard when landing 2m Worcester handicap hurdle last month, likely to have come out on top anyway despite the rider of the second mistaking the winning post. First run away from that track and back up in trip. Could have more to offer.

Combination of the dropping back in trip, wind op and fitting of cheekpieces triggered a return to form when making all at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) in April but he quickly retreated into his shell at Ludlow next time. Hard to predict and others preferred despite being a course bumper winner.

Raised his game considerably back from 4 months off when seeing off a subsequent winner at Taunton (19f) in March and back to form when second in amateurs' handicap at Ludlow (21.2f) 4 weeks ago (couple of next-time-out winners in behind). One to note with cheekpieces now on.

In good form in handicap hurdles for this stable last summer, winning C&D handicap (also first past the post in similar event). Should strip fitter for recent Market Rasen return and bold bid expected.

Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage. Back from a break but could only consider if the betting suggests that a revival is anticipated.

Fairly useful handicap chaser on a long losing run but back from a year off on a very tempting mark over hurdles. One to note.