September Meeting Handicap Hurdle

C&D winner who got back on scoreboard at Uttoxeter in July. Proved conclusively that fences aren't for him when pulled up at Worcester 2 days ago and likely to do better back over smaller obstacles here.

Scored 4 times (at up to 20f) in 2022 but has struggled to recapture that form in 3 outings this year. Tries longer trip now but has something to prove at present.

Scored twice over shorter trips last summer, including over this course, and shaped as if better for the run at Newton Abbot (on return from 11 months off) in July. May well get back on the up now fully up to speed.

Won twice over this sort of trip last season but ran poorly on sole outing this term at Market Rasen in May, labouring from circuit out. Others looks more solid.

Gained a deserved first success in handicap at Exeter (2m7f) in February and confirmed return to form when doubling his tally in a small-field contest at Ffos Las in June. Arrives on back of solid third at Newton Abbot (21.6f) and is one of the likelier contenders.

Unreliable type who scored over C&D last summer but has rarely threatened since. Blinkers now reapplied but makes limited appeal.

Scored 3 times in this sphere for Philip Hobbs, latest at Newton Abbot (21.6f) 2 years ago. Disappointed more recently but has plunged down the handicap and is worth monitoring in the market on debut for new connections.