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Very smart 2m hurdler (won the 2019 Triumph) who returned from a long absence to win on the Flat at Haydock in September. Disappointing since (including over fences) and has an 11-month absence to overcome.

Has a largely progressive profile and was right back on the up when runner-up at Newbury last time. That race looked stronger than this one, so he's worth a chance to go one better.

11/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good) 42 days ago, overcoming positional bias. Enjoying an excellent campaign and should go well again despite the drop in trip.

Admirable veteran who bagged 2m5f handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot in July. Back on track when fifth to Glinger Flame at Ayr last time but others look better treated.

Proved better than ever to spring a 50/1 surprise in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Aintree around this time last year. Not seen since falling at this course 10 months ago but returns with his stable going well.

Four-time hurdle winner in 2022 who also ran well in defeat over fences first 3 outings last term. Ended the season with a rare poor run at Kelso and shaped as if needing the run at Sedgefield on reappearance in October. Tongue strap on for 1st time.

Had a 3-5 record over hurdles for this stable last season and shaped well when seventh of 16 on his 2½m Cheltenham reappearance. Again better than the result in testing conditions at Wetherby last time and remains one to have in mind.

One-time fairly useful hurdler who was out of sorts when last seen and has an absence in excess of 2 years to overcome. Others preferred.

Untrustworthy individual for Harry Whittington who might have needed the run on debut for current yard at Kempton 55 days ago. Still has a bit to prove.