Betfred Nifty 50 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Ran some good races at Cartmel over the summer but jumped poorly and well held at Aintree when last seen at the end of October.

Improved at only the third of asking for James Owen when winning a Fontwell handicap in October. Disappointing at Uttoxeter since but no surprise were to get back on the up now for his very good stable now.

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who was also first past the post in a Lingfield handicap in November 2022 only to lose the race having drifted into the runner-up. Not seen again until pulled up in a Chepstow handicap for new yard in October. Has a tongue tie added now. Can only watch.

Irish/point bumper winner who also landed maiden hurdle at Musselburgh (17.5f) in April. Also a good second under a penalty at Bangor in May but not in same form when well-held fourth at Uttoxeter in cheekpieces (discarded) in June. Makes handicap debut after a 6-month break (has had wind surgery).

Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas and made a good start over hurdles for new yard earlier in the year, finishing second on soft at Market Rasen in February before going one better in maiden at Perth 3 months later. Unexposed handicap newcomer.

Ayr bumper winner in 2021. Placed in 2 of 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles in 2022/23. Brings an unexposed profile to this handicap debut but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations after a further 19 months off.

Posted best effort for some time when taking a 10-runner Ayr handicap (19.5f, good to soft) last month. Found out in bigger fields at Musselburgh and Newcastle since but this is less competitive.