Family Day Saturday 17th May Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

Largely disappointed in 4 starts over hurdles, including on handicap debut over C&D 33 days ago. Hard to fancy.

No impact in a couple of bumpers in Ireland for previous connections but has shown ability over hurdles for present yard, including when good third of 11 in handicap at Hereford (19.7f, good) 47 days ago, running on. Tongue strap on first time. Respected.

4-y-o winner in France who returned to pick of his form for current yard when second in C&D handicap in February. Posted respectable fourth here since and is likely to make his presence felt again.

Thriving for current yard and completed a course hat-trick (all 20.3f) at Newcastle (good) 19 days ago. 9 lb higher now but another bold bid seems assured.

Returned to form, in first-time cheekpieces, when third of 12 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 38 days ago. Can race off same mark here and must enter calculations.

Fair maiden at best on Flat (stays 1¾m) but no real impact in a trio of starts over hurdles this term, including on debut for current yard at Uttoxeter in December. Goes handicapping in this sphere with bit to prove. Tongue strap on first time.

Seven-race maiden who improved, back from 3 months, when third at Catterick (19.3f) last month and backed that up with creditable second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (25.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Step back up in trip is a major plus and he's not taken lightly.

Not scored since 2023 and has been struggling over fences in recent outings. Makes limited appeal back over the smaller obstacles here.