Rainier Developments & Strategic Land Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Maiden was second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f) prior to disappointing on final outing for Ben Pauling at Windsor in December. Will need to improve on stable debut.

Below par latest but had made the frame in 3 of his 5 starts previously in this sphere and remains fairly treated. Shortlisted.

Made the frame all completed starts over timber, latest when creditable second of 13 in handicap over C&D (soft) in December, albeit no match for winner. Ought to give another good account.

Fairly useful bumper winner in Ireland in 2022 but only poor form over hurdles since returning from a long absence, including a well-held fifth on handicap debut at Fakenham in January. Had wind operation since. Others more convincing.

Back from 5 months off when third of 5 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good) 29 days ago. May have needed that outing and warrants respect in first-time cheekpieces.

Modest maiden hurdler who hasn't been seen since disappointing on level at Lingfield in December. Likely best watched.

Still looking for first success and arrives on back of poor effort at Uttoxeter last month.

Runner-up in point bumper but yet to make a real impact in a trio of starts over hurdles. Needs to find improvement on handicap debut.

Offered more than previously when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 28 days ago. Claims if building on that on handicap debut.