Not Forgotten Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Prolific over fences, gaining his fifth win from five starts in that sphere at Plumpton last time. Not as good over the smaller obstacles but mark reflects that.

Irish point winner who was placed on all his four runs over hurdles last season for Oliver Sherwood, cheekpieces on when second in 3m Ascot handicap in April. Weighted to go well on his return/yard bow.

Much improved upped in trip/switched to handicaps, scoring at Uttoxeter and Ludlow in September. No reason why he won't progress again, so solid claim.,

Bumper winner who left previous hurdles efforts behind to make a successful handicap debut at Newbury in March. Stiff task in listed event at Cheltenham next time but type to get back on the up back from 7 months off.

Wide-margin winner of Aintree bumper on debut/sole start for Richard Bandey last November. Fair form over hurdles for current yard, developing a consistent record, and this is slightly easier than the race he finished sixth in at Cheltenham last time. Upped in trip.

Little impact in a couple of bumpers, but improved with each of his 3 starts over hurdles last season, signing off with a good third in a 14-runner Taunton novice (16.5f, good to soft) in March. May well have more to offer now moving up in trip for this handicap debut.

Off the mark in handicap chase at Musselburgh in February and didn't need to improve to resume winning ways at Huntingdon in April. Capitalised on lower hurdles mark at Wetherby on return and deserves respect once again.

Left previous efforts well behind when making a winning handicap debut at Chepstow on reappearance, only shaken up to assert. Capable of defying a rise with further progress on the cards.

Got off the mark at Fontwell (21.8f) in August and back on the up when landing a competitive event at this course 20 days ago. Should get the longer trip and he's in excellent form.