Johnny & Tony Connell Memorial Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Progressive hurdler who made it 3 wins from 6 starts in this sphere when taking 8-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 9 days ago, readily. 8 lb higher now but not taken lightly.

Won this contest last term and followed up at Uttoxeter 2 months later but been well below that level in more recent starts. Plenty to prove at present.

Three wins from 6 runs last season and made positive start for new yard when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.2f, good) 10 days ago. Sean Bowen booked and looks a likely player.

Multiple winner over fences last term who looked better than ever when readily landing 5-runner handicap chase at this course (25.5f, good to soft) 2 days ago. More on plate, back hurdling here, but should give another good account.

Took a step back in the right direction, on return from 5 months off, when second of 8 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) 65 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Return to this longer trip will suit and is feasibly treated.

Upped his game last term, winning 3 of his 8 starts at this sort of trip before good third of 9 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Musselburgh (23.8f, heavy) 52 days ago. Should go well again but more needed to defy current mark.

Useful bumper/hurdle winner for Richard Spencer who posted his best form for this yard when third of 12 in Aintree handicap (20f, good to soft) 10 days ago. 2 lb lower now and merits consideration.

Off the mark for this yard at Musselburgh (19.8f) in December and progressed steadily since, latest when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (10/1) at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) 17 days ago, kept up to work. 6 lb higher now but must enter calculations.

Disappointed when last seen in February but scored twice over this C&D last summer and returns just 2 lb above his last winning mark.

Never really threatened in a handful of starts for Stuart Coltherd and is likely best watched on debut for new yard here.

Not scored since 2022 and hasn't been seen since below-par effort at Newton Abbot 7 months ago. Bit to prove on debut for new connections here.

Completed a 4-timer in 2021, with 3 wins registered over 17.2f at this course. Out of luck since and while he continues to slide down the weights he makes limited appeal back from 7 months off. 3 lb out of the handicap.