Sun Trade Windows Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:35 | Winning time: 3m 48.87s

Glory And Fortune^t³⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 12-0| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: T Lacey| OR: 128| D

9/1

Former Betfair Hurdle winner has been way below that level of form following a long absence prior to this season. May have needed the run after 12 weeks off when eighth of 9 in a 2m Newbury handicap last month. Handicapper has given him a chance if he retains some of his old spark.

Form: 00/5538

Helnwein²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: G Sheehan| T: A King| OR: 126| D

4/5

Strong travelling sort has been in good form without winning this season but shaped well in a valuable 2½m Aintree handicap when back over hurdles earlier this month. This race could be run to suit and he makes appeal back down in grade.

Form: 1-24437

Palacio^h,t¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Dylan Johnston⁽³⁾| T: S Thomas| OR: 123| CD

5/1

Made all and beat a couple of subsequent winners over C&D on hurdles debut in October. Hasn't been able to match that effort since, bumped into a promising one when a distant runner up at Ffos Las (15.8f) 19 days ago. Could have more to offer now handicapping.

Form: 95-1342

Seeyouinmydreams^h,t²³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 121| D

6/1

Made it 3 wins from 4 starts over hurdles this season when racing more efficiently back at 2m last time, making all to land a 5-runner Exeter handicap (form working out well). Went with plenty of zest that day and would be dangerous to dismiss from 5 lb higher mark.

Form: 0/P-1131

Ukantango³⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Lewis Stones⁽³⁾| T: O Murphy| OR: 116| BF| D

6/1

Dual novice hurdle winner who was also runner-up in Cheltenham Grade 2. Didn't progress as anticipated over fences, last seen finishing well held in a 2½m Warwick chase last May. Reverts to hurdles and has a bit to prove on return.

Form: 0/9232-4

Forecasts

Helnwein (4/5), Palacio (5/1), Ukantango (6/1), Seeyouinmydreams (6/1), Glory And Fortune (9/1)

With a couple of enthusiastic front runners in here, this could be run to suit the strong travelling HELNWEIN who shaped well in a stronger race at Aintree 3 weeks ago. C&D winner Palacio could be open to improvement on handicap hurdle debut, while Seeyouinmydreams is respected with the form of her Taunton win working out well.