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Has evidently had his problems but built on his belated comeback when off the mark here 4 weeks ago, showing a nice attitude. This trip likely to be within range and should continue to give a good account.

Fairly useful winning hurdler at best, leaving Gordon Elliott/off 23 months prior to 2024/25. Just the one decent effort for this yard this season so plenty to prove on belated return to chasing. Change of headgear.

Fair hurdler winner. Bright start to chase career when placed in handicaps around 3m at Uttoxeter and Wincanton in the autumn but the wheels have come off since, his last 2 efforts particularly poor.

Just a point win to his name. Not beaten far when fourth at Hereford 2 weeks ago but the suspicion is that wait for a first win under Rules will go on a bit longer.

Won Exeter handicap over hurdles last term. Mixed record over fences this season but back on track following a breathing operation when second at Exeter 3 weeks ago, shaping as if a return to this trip will suit. Needs considering off the same mark.

Failed to complete in a couple of points and shaped with little promise in a trio of maiden hurdles/handicap chase bow. However, made much more of an impact after a breathing operation back from 4 months off when third at Southwell and claims if building on that.

Winner of the second of her 2 starts between the flags. Had offered little under Rules before winning a match at Fakenham 3 weeks ago, her sole rival clearly not herself. Remains opposable.

Maiden hurdler/chaser. Runner-up in a couple of small fields last 2 starts but remains opposable for win purposes.