Gordon And Angela Ashdown Handicap Hurdle

Much improved second (no match for useful winner) in 2m maiden at Huntingdon in November and though seemingly not the most robust (bled on qualifying run at Lingfield the following month), he could be dangerous if back on song for handicap bow.

Hit and miss since getting off the mark over C&D this time last year, though looks the sort who could benefit from first-time blinkers and entitled to come on for his Taunton run.

Low-mileage 6-y-o was more prominent in the betting when making a successful handicap debut over C&D (on the back of a breathing operation) in February (soft) and ought to be in the mix if in similar form here.

One of his better efforts when clear second (behind subsequent winner) at Fakenham but, having been gambled on, probably dipped below that form when runner-up over C&D 3 weeks ago (beaten 15 lengths). Could still have a race like this in him.

Out of sorts when well held in Huntingdon seller on final start for Gary & Josh Moore in November and change of yards needs to spark a revival.

Sole victory over hurdles came here and having been a well-backed runner-up behind Yasmina in February, finished close third in 4-runner handicap here last time. Likely player back down in class.

One-time useful Flat performer hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles for various yards, pulling up on stable debut/return from 22 months off last time.