bet365 Handicap Hurdle

Back on track when creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 33 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Dropped 1 lb since and can make presence felt.

Proved disappointing on final 2 starts for Cian Michael Collins in Ireland and little signs of encouragement, back from 12 months off, on debut for new yard at Haydock (15.6f) 42 days ago.

Opened account at second attempt in this sphere when taking C&D maiden in November. However, finished well held on handicap debut here since and her current mark looks fairly lofty.

Lightly-raced for his age and posted a career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft, 8/1) 40 days ago by neck from Gemini Man. 4 lb higher now but he may be capable of better yet.

Ended lengthy losing run at Perth (16.2f) last summer and back to that sort of form when creditable third of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 30 days ago. Respected.

Irish point winner who opened account over timber at Sedgefield (16.8f) in October. Couldn't build on that when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft, 11/4) 89 days ago but he remains low mileage. Cheekpieces on first time.

Struck for the first time in this sphere at Kempton (16f) in October for Daisy Hitchins and made good start for new yard when close third at Sedgefield the following month. Run creditably at Catterick (19.3f) latest and return to this shorter trip may well suit. Not out of things.

Capitalised on a falling mark when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, heavy) 18 days ago, always holding on. 5 lb rise looks fair and he is a likely player.

Hexham winner in August who posted his best effort in this sphere when neck second of 11 to Magna Victor in handicap hurdle (9/1) over C&D (good to soft) 40 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and looks likely to be in the mix again. Cheekpieces on first time over jumps.