bet365 Charlie Hall Meeting 3rd - 4th November Handicap Hurdle

Back to winning ways under this pilot at Doncaster (16.6f) in March and backed that up with solid fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, good to firm) the following month. Had a wind operation since and warrants respect on return.

Reliable sort who has made the frame 3 times this season and arrives on back of respectable fifth at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft, 6/1) 35 days ago. Jumping technique leaves a little to be desired, though.

Multiple course winner who was narrowly denied (off 13 lb higher) at this meeting 12 months ago. Below that level thereafter but looks a likely player first time up back at his favourite venue.

Ran a cracker returned from 4 months off/on debut for this yard when second in 25-runner Punchestown handicap hurdle (19.8f) in April. However, rather gone backwards since and has plenty to prove at present.

Dual winner at Bangor (both 16.7f) earlier this year who ran up to best when second of 4 in handicap hurdle at same course in June. Enters calculations.

Had a productive 2022-23 season, scoring 5 times (at up to 23.7f) and ending campaign with respectable sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) in April. May find this trip on sharp side, however.

Dual winning pointer who improved on his hurdles form when making a winning chase debut in 2m handicap at Doncaster in November and acquitted himself well in defeat subsequently. 10 lb lower in this discipline and can't be discounted.