High Gosforth Park Golf Club Handicap Hurdle

Runner-up last 2 starts, just denied at Hexham last time. Without a win in 23 races but should go well again after that encouraging effort.

Went close twice at Kelso at the start of the season so wasn't winning out of turn when seeing off 9 rivals at Hexham 2 months ago. Never travelling there since but type to bounce back.

Signed off for Olly Murphy with Plumpton win and followed up for his new trainer at Wetherby later in October. Good placed efforts both starts since so must enter calculations.

Winning pointer who also showed promise in a pair of bumpers. Beaten 20 lengths or more on all 3 qualifying runs over hurdles but could make more of an impact now handicapping in first-time headgear. Declared 2.00 Ayr Friday.

All 3 wins have come at Hexham, including when looking better than ever back from 4 months off in October. Shaped as if still in form when fourth there 8 weeks ago.

Steadily progressive, winning 2 of his last 3 starts, including at Musselburgh last month. Remains unexposed as a stayer so he's a major player.

Maiden pointer. Modest form over hurdles in recent months, finishing only fifth of 8 on 3m Newcastle handicap debut 23 days ago. The cheekpieces worn on that occasion are now replaced by a first-time visor. Declared 2.00 Ayr Friday.

Point winner who left hurdles form behind when making a successful chase debut at Doncaster in February. Yet to build on that but well backed for new yard and returned with a decent second at Sedgefield on return. Back over hurdles now.

Little impact in various disciplines.

Showed little for Gary Rutherford.