Southcoast Homecare Excellence In Care Handicap Hurdle

Consistent sort who finished runner-up here (18f) prior to again finding one too good over a markedly longer trip at Stratford (26f) last time and he should give another good account under his usual conditional rider.

Has blown hot and cold since notching a fifth hurdle success off a 1 lb higher mark at Huntingdon in November, for all he was possibly amiss when folding tamely at Hereford last time.

Showed a good attitude to get off the mark at Worcester (23f) last summer but found his run of good form coming to a halt when taken on for the lead at Hereford in October. This should pan out more favourably, though, and no surprise to see him bounce back.

Made a winning handicap debut for David Pipe at Doncaster (heavy) in February but seemed to find things happening too quickly following 13 weeks off at Fakenham last time. On balance, she's worth another chance, making just a second start for her capable new yard.

Low-mileage mare who made it 2 wins from 4 starts in handicaps at Warwick on her return and given that she's still unexposed over staying trips, a 6 lb rise may not prevent a follow-up success.

Showed next to nothing last year and has plenty to prove on return from 6 months off.