Stephex Trucks UK Castletown Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Pair of handicap hurdle wins last winter, latterly over 21f at Ayr (soft) in April. Returns from 6 months off with his top stable going really well. A must for the shortlist.

Four-time 2m Hexham winner who showed he can do it at other venues when returning from 8 months off to win 2½m Aintree handicap (heavy) last Christmas. Failed to reproduce that in 3 outings in the spring but evidently capable when fresh so could bounce back after a break.

Real credit to connections, finding further progress when returning from 6 months off to win this race last year. Respectable fourth when last seen in March and he's only 1 lb higher than 12 months ago. Wears first-time cheekpieces.

Fairly useful hurdler and chaser who was last seen finishing a good second of 16 over 3m at Haydock in May. A 3 lb nudge for that near miss looks fair if he's ready to roll after 6 months off.

Respectable efforts when last seen in the spring but he's yet to win a handicap after 9 attempts and returns to action in what looks quite a competitive race.

Two-time hurdle winner last season who progressed again when second of 10 in a Perth handicap over this trip in May. Has subsequently had wind surgery. Likely capable of better again for in-form Olly Murphy.

Successful on second attempt in maiden points and also made his second start over hurdles a winning one at Newcastle (2½m, heavy) in February. Disappointing in a handicap at the Ayr Scottish Grand National meeting but this 6-y-o retains potential.

Has landed a pair of 2½m Perth handicaps since joining Lizzie Quinlan, latterly by 3 lengths in September. Should remain very competitive after a 4 lb rise.

Made a winning reappearance and handicap debut in the concluding 17f handicap on this card last year. Disappointed in 2 subsequent outings but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back to form with a bang after 10 months off.