Power Utilities Group Handicap Hurdle

A fairly useful hurdler in Ireland for Gordon Elliott who shaped well on a few occasions for his new yard last season. Turned in his best effort of the season on the Flat at Leicester just over 5 weeks ago and returns to hurdling in a lower-grade race than usual. Interesting.

A bit hit and miss but very much on a going day when back to winning ways at Market Rasen (16.5f, good) in July. Not quite in the same form when sixth at Uttoxeter since, however.

C&D winner who again ran creditably when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to firm) last week. Blinkers back on and likely to remain competitive.

Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish bumpers (for Mags Mullins) and has shown promise in his qualifying runs. Opening mark could have been kinder, though.

Made it 2 wins from as many starts for new yard in 13-runner handicap (5/1) at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to firm) 21 days ago, well on top finish. Hit with 10 lb rise but further improvement can't be ruled out.

Progressed again to make it third time lucky over hurdles in a C&D maiden in July. Ran at least as well when third to Callin Baton Rouge on handicap debut at Market Rasen subsequently and ought to remain competitive.

Has finished tailed off both starts over hurdles this season and easily passed over.

Shaped better than on his handicap hurdle debut when third of 12 at Newton Abbot in July, despite not being seen to best effect. Offered little back on the Flat at Brighton last month but shouldn't be judged too harshly on that run now back over hurdles.

Dual hurdle winner who was in good form on the Flat earlier in the year but offered little back over jumps at Newton Abbot 16 days ago. Something to prove on the back of that.