Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle

Returned to near best recent form when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 41 days ago but is at the veteran stage now and is not certain to be in same form here.

Useful hurdler at best but hasn't threatened in a couple of outings since rejoining Harriet Dickin and is likely best watched in first-time cheekpieces.

Bumper/4-time hurdles winner who had a quiet 2024/25 campaign, failing to complete on 2 of his 3 starts. However, he returned from 11-month absence for new yard when second of 4 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy, 7/2) 30 days ago and is entitled to build on that.

Made positive start to this campaign, scoring at Worcester (16f) and Cheltenham (16.4f). Couldn't complete the hat-trick back at latter venue last month but return to this longer trip may well suit. Respected.

Had been prolific in points prior to making a winning return to Rules for new stable at Newton Abbot and has run well in both starts since, latest when good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Should give another good account.

Course winner who returned to form when creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, good) 29 days ago. 1 lb lower now and must enter calculations.

Point winner who found improvement when scoring on handicap debut over C&D in November and looked set to play a major part when coming down 2 out at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) last month. Raised 5 lb since but is likely capable of better.

Ran right up to best when runner-up at Ludlow (15.8f) last month. Below that level at Ascot since, however, and others are more convincing.

Much improved for the switch to handicaps, back-to-back winner at Taunton in February and upping game further when scoring in decisive fashion on return at Fontwell (19f, good to soft). Fell heavily at Plumpton since and finds himself 13 lb higher now but can't be ruled out.

Good placed efforts in 2 of 4 starts this season but was below form at Newbury last month and it's been some time since he got his head in front.

A three-time winner over hurdles last term, including this contest off 1 lb lower mark. Proved disappointing this season, though, most recently over fences and comes with risks attached.

Sole success from 21 starts over timber in Ireland came back in July 2024 and has been below form in recent outings. However, starts off for new yard on a workable mark and needs monitoring in the market with Sean Bowen booked.