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Fairly useful form when runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers and yet to finish outside placings on all completed starts over hurdles, looking suited by the step back up in trip when third of 12 at Catterick (19f, good) 4 weeks ago. Enters calculations again.

Placed in a bumper and 2 maiden hurdles this winter. Unexposed now making a quick switch to handicaps. Interesting contender.

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner in spring 2023 but well beaten in 2 handicaps back from absence this winter. First-time cheekpieces need to make a difference.

Well handicapped again but has yet to fire this winter.

Improved at the second time of asking in handicaps when seeing off 10 rivals at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Raised 8 lb but further progress can be expected for his top stable.

Much improved to spring a 200/1 surprise in 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdle in November but pulled up in a handicap at Newcastle since, folding tamely approaching straight. Tongue strap back on.

Placed both starts in points and posted much his best effort yet under Rules when third of 8 in C&D novice hurdle in December. Proved disappointing on handicap bow at Wetherby last month but return to less testing conditions may see him in a better light. Tongue strap on first time.

Placed on first 2 runs back from wind surgery and possibly unsuited by soft ground when disappointing at Wincanton since.