starsportsbet.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

Came good at the fourth attempt over hurdles when cosily making a winning handicap debut back from 13 months off at Kempton (2m, good) in April. Respectable fifth at Uttoxeter since. Should go well.

Bagged 3 handicap hurdles here in 2022 and, fit from the Flat, he put in a good shift when third of 12 here in October. Well held in both codes since, though may have needed the outing back on the AW latest.

Fairly useful bumper performer who has improved over hurdles since handicapping and fitted with cheekpieces, winning at Kempton last month and better than result when second at Ludlow since. Can show he's still on a good mark and gets the vote.

Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell. Showed promise for new yard when fourth of 14 in novice at Taunton (16.5f, soft) last month but could only manage a remote fourth back in a handicap at Hereford since.

Won a maiden and handicap over 2m in the first half of last season and should be sharper for a recent run on the Flat at Newbury.

Placed twice in maiden hurdles for Alan King in summer 2022 but unable to make an impact in 3 starts for this yard. Needs first-time blinkers to make a difference.

Took well to refitted blinkers/back from 5 months off when doubling tally at Southwell in November 2022. Struggled to make an impact in just 4 subsequent outings and now goes without headgear.

Dual 2m winner early in his career but tumbling in the weights without looking up to taking advantage. Pulled up both starts for this yard in recent weeks.