Talk Tidy Marketing Handicap Hurdle

Won first 3 starts over hurdles and back on the up when second in Wincanton handicap (15.2f) in April. However, ran poorly at Cheltenham a fortnight later and had wind operation since. Others more appealing.

Won twice in 2022, including over this C&D, and ran right up to best when runner-up at Southwell (15.8f) in May. However, ran poorly (possibly amiss) at Cartmel subsequently and others look better treated.

Below par latest but had got back to winning ways at Stratford (16.3f) previously and remains feasibly treated. Enters calculations.

Bagged third victory over this C&D when taking 7-runner handicap (good, 5/1) 22 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and is a big player.

Consistent performer who got back on scoreboard at Huntingdon (19.6f) in May and has come close twice since, latest when short-head second of 9 to Aliomaana in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 37 days ago, finishing well. Shortlist material.

Off the mark in a Stratford novice (16.3f) last September but been rather a mixed bag since and arrives on back of poor showing at Worcester last month.