Star Sports Handicap Hurdle

Won a claiming hurdle in France but has failed to make a significant impact in 3 handicaps for this yard (well-held third on penultimate start). Remains to be seen whether the refitting of cheekpieces (for the first time in Britain) sparks a revival.

Struggled last season (mainly over fences) but showed he retains his ability when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Plumpton (25f) 14 days ago. Raised 7 lb but retains handicapping scope on old form.

Runner-up either side of his decisive breakthrough success at Chepstow (3m, soft) in November. Has lost his way since, though. Hard to know what to expect.

Placed 3 times on the bounce in handicaps at around 2½m at the start of last season. Below that level when fourth at Fakenham and here this spring but is down to a mark in the 80s for the first time and Harry Cobden takes over the reins now. Also tongue tied first time.

Losing run is mounting up but he did go close on a handful of occasions last summer and a recent comeback fourth to Sandy Brook at Plumpton was respectable. Might strip fitter now.

Won at Southwell in 2022 and back on track with headgear fitted when third twice last summer. Not disgraced on last month's return from a break at Taunton and could go well.

Maiden pointer and poor form over hurdles. Latest 11½ lengths third to Sandy Brook at Plumpton was a bit more encouraging but she'll need more again to go close here.