Weatherbys Racing Bank Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Has improved for wind surgery and the addition of a tongue tie, winning a novice and handicap here last month. A 7 lb penalty seems unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick.

Quirky sort who landed a gamble at Chepstow (19.5f) in April and has recorded creditable in-frame efforts on his 2 outings since. No reason why he won't give his running again.

Headstrong sort but going the right way in handicaps at this venue, making all over 18.5f here 37 days ago. On a mark he can still be very competitive from but stamina isn't assured now stepping up in trip.

Multiple point winner who remains winless following 13 attempts under Rules, finishing 12 lengths third to Keel Strand in a C&D novice last month. Meets that rival on much more favourable terms now back in a handicap but the wait for a first victory under Rules may go on.