Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Handicap Hurdle

Dual bumper/hurdle winner who showed he retains his ability after a long absence when fourth at Ayr. Might have found next run coming too soon in a hot contest and was quickly back on track when third to Both Barrels at Kelso. Player.

Low mileage for his age and produced a strong galloping display when notching a third success over hurdles at Kelso over Christmas. Unable to get to the front in stronger race at Haydock since but should be much more competitive here.

Won first 2 starts in bumper/novice hurdle and found improvement when very good sixth of 14 in listed event at Perth (23.9f, soft) in April. Type to make a better chaser but made an underwhelming start over fences at Carlisle on return and has since re-joined former yard. Back hurdling.

Placed in points and progressive over hurdles, making a winning return in a good time in a Bangor novice (23.1f), impressing with his jumping. Disappointed on chase bow but quickly back on track returned to hurdling when second in novice at Leicester. Mark looks on the high side, though.

Dual hurdles winner who was in the process of leaving a disappointing chase debut behind when falling at the last at Ayr and made amends when scoring in decisive fashion at Musselburgh. Unseated at the third there since and interesting back over hurdles off lower mark.