bet365 Handicap Hurdle

Eight wins from 27 NH runs, latest in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f) in January. Form tailed off towards end of last season, however. Back from 6 months off.

Fairly useful hurdler back in 2021 and returned from a long absence with a promising display on the Flat at Nottingham in May. Looks nicely treated back over timber and is worth monitoring in the market.

Fairly useful Flat performer who scored at Newcastle and Catterick over this sort of trip last term. Been a mixed bag on level since but remains relatively low mileage in this sphere and must enter calculations.

Dual winner in France but somewhat disappointing on both start in UK and has something to prove at present. Tongue strap back on/had wind operation.

Fair Flat winner who took well to hurdling last term, winning juveniles at Cartmel and Catterick. Ended campaign with creditable fifth on handicap bow at Musselburgh (17.4f) and can't be ruled out on return here.

Bumper winner who bagged back-to-back handicap hurdle victories (at up to 19f) late last year and posted creditable third from his inflated mark at Uttoxeter (20f) when last seen in February. Returns to action with yard amongst the winners and another holding claims.

Narrowly denied on sole start in Irish points and looked a good prospect when going one better on Rules/hurdling debut at Ffos Las last November. Disappointed both starts subsequently, though, and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping/break revitalises him.