First Past The Post At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle

Made the frame in a pair of handicap hurdles in November and has had a recent pipe-opener on the Flat. Merits consideration.

On the up fitted with headgear in handicaps last term, scoring at Huntingdon and Southwell, but it was disconcerting to see him back out of things on his final 2 outings. Others convince more.

Runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and showed steady improvement in 3 hurdle runs late last summer. Back from 6-month absence when good fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle over similar trip at Taunton 20 days ago and warrants respect.

Dropped down the weights and posted best effort for some time when third of 5 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Fontwell (2¼m, good) 34 days ago. Enters calculations.

Has lost her way, looking temperamental. Well beaten back over hurdles at Newton Abbot last month. Blinkers back on and comes with risks attached.

Took a step forward when fourth of 6 in Exeter novice hurdle in November but hasn't built on that in a couple of starts since. Now tried in cheekpieces.

Promising individual who posted much his best effort in this sphere when narrow second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good to soft, 7/1) 56 days ago. Raised 6 lb since but may have more to offer yet.

Modest form at best on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott. Showed little in 3 starts over hurdles for present yard, before failing to beat a rival back on the Flat in February. Likely best watched on handicap hurdle debut from 3 lb out of the weights.