John Urwin Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Showed he retains ability at the second time of asking after a long absence when gaining a fourth C&D success last month. Will be competitive off 6 lb higher if showing up in the same form.

Form has taken off since equipped with a hood and tongue strap combination, completing a four-timer when seeing off 10 rivals at Market Rasen (20.5f) 8 days ago. Even a further 7 lb rise may not stop him.

Course chase scorer who landed back-to-back handicap hurdles at Newcastle and Ayr in spring 2022 but hasn't been seen since. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations.

One-time useful handicapper who snapped a losing run in 5-runner 2m handicap here 14 days ago. Only nudged up 2 lb and he continues to look nicely treated on old form.

Won 3 times over hurdles here last season. Shaped well from a long way back when fourth of 10 in 2m handicap hurdle here last month. Didn't take to chasing when remote third back here since and treated as if still in form.

Has improved since handicapping, winning twice over 2½m at Newcastle this spring. Raised 10 lb for last month's success but there could easily be more to come from this lightly-raced mare.

Capitalised on a falling mark when successful at Fontwell last August but not seen since a couple of below-par runs in the autumn. Returns to action in a competitive race and it's probably best to look elsewhere.