Strong Flavours Handicap Hurdle

Fair hurdler who is yet to get off the mark but good second in 2m Worcester maiden and was in the process of running creditably again there last time when departing. Longer trip fine (went close on last go over it at Hexham) and respected back in a handicap.

Been in good form back over hurdles, scoring in 17f Newton Abbot handicap in June and runner-up twice since, chasing home a thriving one at Market Rasen 5 weeks ago. Good claims if he gets the longer trip.

Fair hurdler at best, had lost his way when last seen 10 months ago. Can only be watched for new yard back from absence.

Dual handicap winner (including here) who bounced back to form when second at Fontwell in June. Subsequent run over shorter trip best excused (mistake 3 out, rider also dropped whip after 2 out) and one to consider back up in distance in first-time cheekpieces.

Regressive on the Flat and has shown just poor form over hurdles. Stamina doubts now handicapping from a stiff-looking mark. Tricky to fancy.

Took a marked step forward on his handicap debut when runner-up in an 11-runner race at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 5 months ago. That form doesn't amount to much but he could have more to offer. Bred to be a stayer.

Hurdles winner a year ago for Milton Harris but ran poorly fitted with headgear/tongue strap for the first time back in this sphere at Fontwell 3 weeks ago. More needed back up in trip.

Yet to set the world alight and suffered a crashing fall over fences when last seen in July.

Little show in bumpers/over hurdles (including in handicap).