Guildhall Exeter Style, Favour, Fun Handicap Hurdle

Consistent sort has a fine record at this track, chasing home Call Me Legend here in January before bumping into a big improver in Class 3 handicap at Ascot last time.

Strong maiden form prior to landing odds in 3-runner race here last March and though he didn't see out his race over 3m in very competitive Newbury handicap in January, he's not discounted with sights lowered.

Fairly useful bumper winner started 2-2 over hurdles but was again below form in handicap at Kempton in November. Low mileage for his age, though, and has an excellent record when fresh.

Followed up January C&D win with a comfortable success at Wincanton and was unlucky to bump into a progressive one when bidding for the hat-trick at Newbury last time. That didn't get to the bottom of him and he could still have more to offer.

Arrives seeking a hat-trick having followed up his Chepstow reappearance win with an improved success in 8-runner Warwick handicap in November. Given a break (goes well fresh) and may well improve again upped in trip.

Wasn't seen to best effect under patient tactics at Ascot last time, though his 2 previous C&D wins have come under more testing conditions.

Below form both starts since his C&D success in November, finishing sixth of 11 in course handicap 5 days ago, and it's hard to be confident that another change of headgear will do the trick.

Better than ever when comfortable winner at this track in January. Shaped as if amiss at Newbury since, though, and he's often at his best with more time between races.