Martin Keighley Racing Club Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

Winner twice over 2m here last summer. Still below that form but ran much better than previous start when third in 2m course handicap (following breathing operation). Shapes as though this longer trip is needed nowadays, and he isn't totally discounted back down in grade.

Fairly useful chaser in France. Proved a different proposition to previously for current yard when dominant winner here (23f) last week. Escapes a penalty for that clear-cut success (due to go up 10 lb), and he can follow up under the same conditional jockey.

Landed first leg of a double in a 23f handicap here last summer. Looked rusty couple of starts this year and at least worth a market check now eased in grade.

Extended long losing run (across both codes) with creditable fourth on Flat at Bath in mid-April. Blinkers he wore that day retained and this is only his second start in Class 5 company over hurdles.

Hasn't achieved much in 5 starts to date. Drops back down in distance having failed to settle in first-time blinkers on return at Southwell (3m) latest.