Noreen Wilson Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Progressive winner in bumpers and has done well over hurdles, taking 2m novice at Wetherby before good seconds at Newcastle and Sandown, splitting a promising pair last time when a steadily-run race back down at 2m was perhaps not ideal. Respected on handicap debut.

Found some improvement fitted with hood when making all in 2m Ayr handicap hurdle in the mud in January and made a promising start over fences there last time. Same mark back in this sphere and one to note.

Took advantage of a much-reduced mark as he resumed winning ways in 17f Newcastle handicap hurdle 3 weeks ago. Looked right back on song and can go well again up 4 lb.

Took on a few above-average types in maiden/novice events and improved further to make a successful handicap debut in novice event at Newcastle (17f) last month, getting the better of the hard-pulling runner-up late on. Switched to open company up 4 lb but could have more to offer.

Fair hurdler in France who opened his account in 10-runner claimer at Moulins back in September. May have needed first run since for new yard at Wetherby in January and off again since. Tongue tie back on and this should reveal more.

Irish point winner who ran his best race over hurdles in C&D novice in June. Well beaten again last time but yard going much better now and he's not without interest back in a handicap over this trip.

Dual winner for Alan King in 2023, including in C&D juvenile hurdle. Yet to look like adding to his tally for current connections but his mark has dipped again. Tongue tie goes on.

Back to form bidding to win 2m Wetherby conditionals' handicap hurdle for second year running last week, responding well to a more positive ride than previously and finding only a less-exposed sort too good. Respected off the same mark.