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Four-time hurdle winner in 2022 who also ran well in defeat first 3 outings over fences last term. Ended the season with a poor run at Kelso and has been a long way below his best both starts this term, including in a first-time tongue strap at Doncaster last time.

Highly progressive in the second half of last season and took a big step back in the right direction when fourth in 10-runner handicap at Plumpton (15.9f) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly from 2 lb lower.

Capitalised on the drop in grade returned to hurdling when landing a C&D handicap in determined fashion in November and resumed winning ways in 5-runner affair at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) 43 days ago. Up 4 lb but likely to give another good account.

All the better with a run under her belt when resuming winning ways at Newcastle (16.9f) in November. Below par at Market Rasen next time but quickly back to form when second at this course (19.8f) 26 days ago. Respected.

Fairly useful over hurdles/fences in France and off the mark on these shores in a C&D novice in November. Ran at least as well in defeat back in a handicap at Wetherby (2m) last month and seems sure to go well again.

C&D winner who showed the benefit of her reappearance run when third of 12 at Newcastle in November. Poor efforts last 2 starts, however. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.