Spa Motors Hereford Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase

Back-to-back winner of Plumpton handicap chases in March 2024 and performed with credit when making the frame on first 2 starts of this season. Struggled in better company at Fontwell last time, but couldn't rule out now tasked with a more suitable assignment.

A dual 23f hurdles winner last term who signed off with a good second at Market Rasen in March. Much better effort over fences this term when second of 7 over C&D 23 days ago. Player if in similar form.

Won twice over fences at the end of 2023 (including C&D) but pulled up on both starts last season and returns from another 11 months off with something to prove. Has had wind surgery.

Fair maiden hurdler/chaser in France at best. Winner in points since but not much promise under Rules for this yard, finishing sixth of 9 at Leicester latest. Others are preferred.

Promising second of 14 on 23f Worcester chase debut in June 2024. Looked open to improvement but hasn't been seen since. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

Had the race sewn up when falling 2 out at Newton Abbot last May and gained quick compensation when making all back there a week later. Very much back on form when neck second at Windsor (3m) 7 weeks ago. Claims if in a similar mood this afternoon.

Back to form with a bang when seeing off Shot Boii by 5 lengths (Tuscan Rose third) at Wincanton (25f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Put back up 7 lb but he's won off higher marks before.

Only minor promise in maiden/novice hurdles last season and well held again on Worcester handicap hurdle debut/reappearance in October. Switches to fences back from another 3 months off. Still early days with him.

Registered second hurdles success at Ffos Las on final run of last season. Easily best effort over fences this term when 8¾ lengths third of 10 to Lightonthewing at Wincanton (25f, soft, 11/2) 27 days ago. Prone to the odd mistake.

Dual Irish point winner but yet to better poor form under Rules, including last of 3 in 2m Leicester handicap on chase debut. The significant step up in trip this afternoon needs to prompt improvement.

Sharper for a comeback run over hurdles when third of 13 in 21f course handicap chase last month. Being dropped another 2 lb can only help. Yard also runs Just In A Bit.