FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle

Off the mark over fences in handicap at this course (16.5f) a year ago but hasn't gone on as hoped since and blinkers now applied on return to hurdling.

Twice a winner here (both 23f) last summer but not seen since breaking blood vessel when pulled up at Ffos Las in October. Since joined new yard and worth monitoring in market on debut.

Modest form for Sam Curling in Ireland but she did end her time with that stable with a creditable fifth of 17 in 3m Cork handicap last month. Drops significantly in trip on her first outing for new yard. Cheekpieces back on.

Gained reward for her consistency when winning 8-runner maiden at Hereford (16.2f) in February and acquitted herself well in defeat the last twice, latest when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Ought to go well again.

Made the frame in both starts this term, latest when creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) 21 days ago. One of the likelier contenders.

Far from disgraced, on yard debut, when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm, 10/1) 24 days ago. Claims if building on that.

Made an encouraging return from 5-month break when second at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) last month but wasn't in same form on quicker ground at Hexham since. Others more appealing.

Showed aptitude for hurdling when second on debut at Chepstow in April but failed to build on that at Fontwell last month and cheekpieces now added for handicap debut in this sphere.

Bagged his second success here when taking 12-runner handicap (20f) last month and posted creditable fifth (off 8 lb higher) at Southwell since. Not ruled out.

No impact in bumpers or a trio of hurdle outings thus far and is hard to recommend on switch to handicapping.