Yarlington Handicap Hurdle

Smart chaser for Jessica Harrington in 2021/22 and, on his first run after a wind op, showed more than previously for this yard when second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 24 days ago. Sound claims again.

Useful winner on Flat who bagged third success in this sphere when scoring at Lingfield (16f) last month. Found company too hot at Newbury latest and better expected dropped back in grade here.

Fair chaser in France, winning amateur riders minor event at Auteuil in 2021/22. Missed all of last season and left David Cottin for €10,000 in February. Joined a good yard but watching brief advised on UK debut. Wears hood.

Left previous efforts well behind to get off the mark in 14-runner novice at Taunton in March. Shaped as if needing the run when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft, 11/1) on return last month and he's entitled to go closer now from workable-looking mark.

Dual winner here last term, including over this trip, and bounced back to form after a spell in the doldrums when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 26 days ago, coming clear with a pair of less-exposed rivals. Respected.

Off the mark at Huntingdon on his second start before defying a penalty at Taunton in March. Failed to come on significantly for his comeback when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) 28 days ago and others appeal more.

C&D winner who bounced back to best when taking 13-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good, 4/1) last month. Remains well treated on old form.

Off the mark when landing 9-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) under this pilot 19 days ago. 5 lb rise fair and expected to be bang there.