Join The 2026 Hereford Racing Club Handicap Hurdle

Bumper winner who showed fair form in maiden/novice hurdles for Nicky Henderson last season but was much improved in a first-time visor/tongue tie (retained) on stable/handicap debut when winning at Bangor (23.2f) last month. Should go on progressing.

Two-time winner for Charles Byrnes at Sligo over the summer but has offered little on previous two starts (both for new trainers), latest when pulled up at Taunton in November. Back up in trip with first-time hood fitted but remains with something to prove.

8-y-o who comes here firmly at the top of his game, landing a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f) prior to running at least as well in defeat when runner-up at Ludlow (23.8f) 11 days ago, pulling clear of the rest. Should give another good account.

Found only one too good in a Worcester maiden on stable debut in June but hasn't kicked on from that. Didn't see out his race over a longer trip when third behind Prince de Juilley at Ludlow (23.8f) last time and has work to do to reverse that form.

Didn't look an easy ride when third on handicap debut in March but put a miserable reappearance firmly behind him when a shock winner (50/1) of C&D handicap 3 weeks ago, proving well suited by the step up in trip. Tougher task in a better race off 3 lb higher.

Best effort to date when third on handicap debut at this course (19.7f, good) in March but disappointed on both starts this season, latest when sixth behind Flash In The Pan over C&D last month. Needs to bounce back but it's probably too soon to write him off.

Bumped into a mare on the up when a distant second of 4 on handicap debut over C&D in May. Still early days and could be more competitive if ready to roll on her reappearance.