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Fairly useful hurdler at best but struggled in only 2 starts in 2021/22 (chase debut on first occasion). After 26 months off, shaped as if needing the outing when down the field at Doncaster but fared a little better when sixth there next time. Has a bit to prove back over fences here.

Looked a promising stayer in the making when winning a brace of novice hurdles in late 2022. However, hasn't kicked on since and 2 of his 3 starts over fences have resulted in heavy defeats. Drop back in trip should suit.

Off the mark at Newcastle in December. Improved when following up at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) on Boxing Day and wasn't disgraced in a stronger contest at the latter course. Resumed progress when just denied over C&D last month and needs considering off 2 lb higher.

Runner-up sole completed start in points and shaped well on Rules debut in a bumper. Failed to build on that in 3 hurdle starts but has proved a different proposition switched to fences, just denied the hat-trick at Chepstow. Further progress is possible, so another big run is on the cards.

Veteran who ended last season on a winning note and stepped up on reappearance third when getting the better of a subsequent scorer over C&D on New Year's Day. Wasted no time getting back on track when fourth at Ayr but others look better treated.

Made a cracking start over fences, value for extra when winning Hexham handicap in May. However, has gone the wrong way in 3 subsequent starts so has plenty to prove.

Showed little over hurdles and similar story over fences to date. 13 lb out of the handicap.