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Placed in points and finished fourth in fairly useful Cheltenham maiden on Rules debut. Needed stiffer test when third in 3-runner novice at Hereford (21.8f) next time (runner-up won since) and he looks interesting making quick switch to handicaps over longer trip.

Veteran who bounced back to form when last seen finishing third in 14-runner handicap at Newbury in March. Off since and while his mark continues to fall, he has had plenty of chances to capitalise.

Point/mares' novice hurdle winner whose Ascot fourth over a similar trip in November reads well in this company. Needs to bounce back from disappointing run at Windsor on New Years Day but looks worth a chance to do so in first-time tongue strap.

Firmly knocking on the door having finished runner-up in his previous three handicap hurdles. Now tried over longer trip but he's creeping back up the weights and this looks a better race.

Lightly-raced maiden has been in good form since switch to handicaps, placing for the third consecutive start when better than the beaten distance at Kempton (21f) earlier this month. Solid claims, with step back up to 3m expected to suit.

Dual winner last season who has made the frame in trio of handicaps this campaign, latterly at Fontwell (25.8f) on Boxing Day. She's a thorough stayer and may not find this enough of a test.