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Ended a losing run for this yard at Worcester (23f) last summer and showed benefit of a recent run when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, good to firm) 22 days ago, that despite arguably coming from further back than ideal. Not out of things with a repeat.

Bagged pair of handicaps at Southwell and Kempton during the spring, the latter gained off a mark 5 lb higher than this. Exploits distinctly mixed since but more encouragement to glean from latest fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f). Worth a look now tackling 3m.

Good winner on handicap debut in this sphere at Fontwell (21.7f) in August of last year and remained in good form under both codes thereafter, landing back-to-back AW handicaps earlier this year. Remains with potential in this sphere back from 6 months off.

Bounced back to form to win a small field handicap on the Flat at Musselburgh in August. Disappointed next 2 starts but confirmed he still has something to offer in this sphere when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f) 10 days ago, just failing. Not dismissed eased in grade.

Veteran who arrives on a long losing run but was in fine heart earlier this year, placing in back-to-back Hexham handicaps prior to crashing out over extended 23f there in May. Interesting to see what the market says on return.

Not beaten far in a Uttoxeter hurdle in July that is working out well, but not so good back in this sphere there on latest outing 10 days ago. Far from the easiest to predict.

Easy winner of handicap hurdle at Stratford for Dan Skelton in July. Dispelled a poor stable debut run when second over fences at Sedgefield in September and found test too much when pulled up at Hexham (20f, heavy) 12 days ago. Up in trip now returned to timber with a visor reached for.

Scored at Kempton last October. Little to shout about since and having joined present connections for just £3,500, he turned in a lacklustre display on the back of another breathing operation when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f) in June. Has it to prove with cheekpieces added.

Caused something of a surprise following a breathing operation when relishing step up to 3m when landing 9-runner Southwell handicap in April but in nothing like that form either outing thereafter this summer, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Stratford (26.4f) in July. Bounce back called for.

Remains winless but he got back on track when finishing a close third at Perth (20.1f) in July. Not in quite the same form when fourth over 3m at that venue a month later but it's quite possible we've yet to see all he has to offer over staying trips.

Won a 23f Hexham handicap in June on only her second start for Sara Ender. Somewhat inconsistent since however, beaten 3 out when seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, soft) 30 days ago. Still, it wouldn't come as a big surprise to see her bounce back.