AEJ Facilities Management Handicap Hurdle

Reverts to hurdles (placed both previous starts here) having lost his way since chasing debut win, and he doesn't look one for maximum faith at present.

Usual cheekpieces return after blinkers didn't appear to have same effect second time up at Hexham (2m). Worth another go over this significantly longer trip, and he could easily outrun his odds if on a going day.

Trainer/jockey 1-1 when combining at this course. Wasn't disgraced off higher British mark when well-held fifth over C&D latest, and she looks the type to benefit from first-time cheekpieces.

Low-mileage 8-y-o. Sole win came in 2m Newcastle handicap last February. Creditable second run of season when third at Uttoxeter (2½m) latest, but he isn't a certain stayer upped in trip.

Veteran performer. No win in 12 starts (unplaced in most) since taking this race last year, though shaped as if on way back when third here last time.

Significant upturn in form/consistency since being switched to handicap company over longer trips, backing up breakthrough success over 2½m here in May with staying-on third at Uttoxeter last time. In very good hands, and she's probably worth siding with against largely exposed types.

Ex-Irish pointer (placed) steps up to 3m for the first time, having fared little better for the switch to a handicap at Hexham (2½m) last month.

Capitalised on career-low mark when surprise winner (66/1) on reappearance here (2½m) in May. Step back up in trip likely a plus for one who can race lazily, but he's not sure to be in same form this time.

Long-standing maiden is in better heart than recent form figures would suggest, however, she remains a risky betting proposition even with Brian Hughes taking over.

Yet to even hint at ability. Now tried over markedly longer trip in first-time hood.