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Fairly useful hurdler who has jumped better on previous two starts, for all he couldn't justify support when midfield in 9-runner handicap at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Booking of Harry Skelton catches the eye now dropped in grade.

In contention when falling 2 out on sole start here in June and returned to winning ways at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in September. Underlined his consistency with two subsequent runner-up finishes and ought to give his running again following a short break.

Bounced back to form to land fourth hurdles success in emphatic style in 5-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) and ran at least as well when runner-up at Fontwell (25.8f) on Boxing Day. Should give another good account.

Fontwell maiden hurdle winner (19f) took a crashing fall on chase debut at Ffos Las in November and jumped high/slow on return to hurdles when fourth of 6 at Fontwell (25.8f) on Boxing Day. That was an improvement in form terms however and he could take another step forward with cheekpieces fitted.

Third on sole start in points and has shaped like a stayer in the making to place on three of his 4 hurdle starts, latterly when runner-up on at this track (21f, soft) last month. Better expected upped in trip.

Veteran four-time winner in Ireland and off the mark for this yard in a Perth handicap hurdle (26.6f, soft) during the spring. In good heart over hurdles/fences since, flying too high in a Class 2 chase latest. Should be more competitive returning to hurdles with sights lowered.

Fairly useful bumper performer who took a big step forward on his handicap bow after 9 months off when close second of 10 at Ffos Las (23.9f, soft). May have still been feeling the effects of that when pulled-up here (26f) on New Year's Eve. Forecast rain will suit and has claims if back on song.

Failed to go on over fences for Dan Skelton but made a winning start for new yard back in 9-runner C&D handicap. Again off the bridle before most (despite the refitting of headgear) when fourth at Haydock latest but could bounce back on softening ground with Sean Bowen aboard first time.

Hasn't typically been one for maximum faith but has returned to form for the switch back to hurdles, winning 23f handicap at Lingfield and beaten only by pair of less-exposed ones over same C&D on return last month. In the mix if on another going day.