Jane Earp Happy 60th Birthday Handicap Hurdle

His losing run goes back nearly 3 years but he was placed over C&D and at Stratford for Ralph Smith this summer. Claims if showing up in the same form for his new trainer.

Successful over fences at Ffos Las (19f, good to soft) in April but not in the same form back there in May. Reverts to hurdles after a 3-month break.

French juvenile winner in 2022 who got off the mark at the fifth time of asking for current yard when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell in June. Yet to make his move when falling 4 out at Uttoxeter since.

Point winner who reached the frame in 2 bumpers in Ireland for Emmet Mullins and has made a promising start to his hurdle career at this course for his new yard in recent months, taking a maiden over this trip 6 weeks ago. Brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut.

Progressive last summer, culminating with a C&D maiden win. Off 11 months, made a respectable start to his handicap career when sixth of 14 in a 23f Uttoxeter handicap 33 days ago. Entitled to come on for the outing.

In top hands and looked to be getting his act together over hurdles when placed in 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Newbury at the beginning of 2024. Disappointing at Southwell in April but capable of bouncing back after a break.

Certainly wasn't winning out of turn at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in May and duly followed up over 2½m here in June. Another good effort when second of 14 over 23f at Uttoxeter last month. Has to be respected in his current mood.

Career best when winning 13-runner handicap over C&D (good) 34 days ago, forging clear to win by a whopping 31 lengths. A 10 lb rise may not stop him.

C&D winner in July. Good third under a penalty back here a week later but needs to shrug off a lesser run (C&D again) last week.

First sign of promise under Rules when third of 12 on 2½m Wetherby handicap debut on Boxing Day. Fell next time and didn't offer much obvious encouragement in 2 comeback outings in June.

First form over hurdles when fourth of 9 in handicap at Market Rasen (20.5f, good to firm, 40/1) 52 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. 9 lb out of the weights so needs big improvement to go close.