Close Brothers Handicap Hurdle

Won 4 on the bounce for Alan King in spring 2022. Would have run respectably if completing (fell usual 2 out) at Warwick in May but well beaten 2 months on at Stratford. Others preferred.

Free-going front runner who won a pair of Musselburgh juveniles at the start of 2022. It's largely been a struggle since, but he was better than the result at Aintree over this trip 11 weeks ago and a return to positive tactics would see him in a better light. Interesting.

Dual winner last summer and ran best race in handicaps when second in 2m Hexham contest in May. Not so good back up in trip next time and cheekpieces now added back from a break.

Bolted up at Newton Abbot last summer and back to form reverting to positive tactics with regular cheekpieces reapplied when third at Worcester 11 weeks ago. Respected back up in distance after wind op.

Five-time winner over hurdles last year but well beaten over fences/timber at Hexham the last twice. Cheekpieces go back on returning from a break now.

Took well to chasing, landing handicaps at Hexham and Ludlow (both at around 2m) in the autumn, but was below form back in this sphere when last seen.

Point winner who has made a good start over hurdles for new connections, winning 2m maiden/novice events at Uttoxeter and Kelso in May. Found only a well-treated one too good on handicap debut last time and remains with potential now up in trip.

Headgear fitted and back to winning ways over hurdles in 2m Worcester novice handicap when last seen in June 2022, his jumping not perfect and benefiting from the emphasis on speed. Stamina to prove on first run for 13 months. One to note in the betting.

Prolific winner on the Flat in 2021 and off the mark over hurdles for new yard in a Market Rasen maiden over this trip in May 2022. Poor this term but has dropped in the weights. Change of headgear.

In good form in handicap hurdles for this stable last summer and looks to have returned in fine fettle again. Could find another opening before long.

Has been thriving all spring/summer, winning at Stratford and still showing yet more improvement to go close at Market Rasen 13 days ago. Up another 3 lb and one to note.