3B Crane Hire Handicap Hurdle

Fair middle-distance Flat winner who made a successful start over hurdles in France (changed hands for €70,000 following fair second in May) and would be in the mix if returning to fairly useful debut form on first run following a breathing operation. Yard also saddle Triple Crown Ted.

Solid form in novices prior to winning more takingly than the bare margin would imply on handicap bow at Kelso last month. Strong claims to follow up.

Won off 8 lb higher at this track last year but he's a veteran now and has yet to really fire this season, pulling up behind Triple Crown Ted last time.

Maiden Irish-raider who ran his best race when second behind a lightly-raced one in a 16-runner handicap at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 50 days ago but faces a tough ask off 11 lb higher mark. Engaged 4.20 Ayr Friday.

Has been mixing it in better company than necessary over hurdles since winning on the Flat at Nottingham in October and this will be just his second run in this sphere wearing cheekpieces (sixth in last year's Morebattle other start). Bounce back could be on the cards.

Won sole previous start at this track and was a gambled on second in 16-runner handicap at Downpatrick in January. Has rejoined previous yard, whose runners are usually worth a second look in the betting, but he has more to do at the weights than stablemate Chanceawetmorning.

Lost way for Cian Collins having been useful over fences and has a made a disappointing start for new yard.

Plenty of creditable efforts this season, and while back on a handy mark, this might not be run to suit.