Racing Value At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

Showed plenty to work on when second in a Uttoxeter bumper (15.8f) and similar story after 7 months off when third on hurdles bow at Kelso (16.2f) in December. However, disappointed next 2 starts and needs to bounce back on handicap bow/return.

Some promise in a pair of bumpers and showed more than on hurdling debut when second in novices at Stratford next 2 starts. Has since had breathing operation. Headgear on and improvement could be on the cards now handicapping/up in trip.

Much improved for a switch to handicaps over a longer trip when scoring over 2½m at Wetherby in February. Excuses next 2 starts but forecast ground likely to be too lively for him on return.

Largely consistent on the Flat this season and not disgraced back over hurdles at Carlisle 2 weeks ago. This level more suitable and likely to stay this far.

Down the field all 3 starts in bumpers and has fared little better over hurdles since. Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut.

Easy winner of handicap hurdle at Stratford for Dan Skelton in July. Mixed record for this yard but latest third at Wetherby was decent.

Opened his account at Perth in July and has continued in good form, beaten only by a thriving sort at Carlisle 2 weeks ago. In the mix once more.

Lightly-raced maiden but down the field both starts in handicaps despite showing some improvement.

Won a 23f Hexham handicap in June on only her second start for this yard. Inconsistent since but ran well when second here last time. Drop back in trip looks a negative.

Winner at Market Rasen (20.5f) in June and shaped as if back in good form when fourth at Southwell 4 weeks ago. This trip more suitable and respected.