CL Cleaning Services Ken Boulton Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Had blinkers on when hitting the frame in a Wexford chase and claimer in May. Has looked as temperamental as ever both subsequent starts in cheekpieces, latterly finishing well beaten in Stratford handicap hurdle on stable debut. No surprise to see more severe headgear return.

Fairly useful across both codes at his best. Back on the up for current yard when making most of good opportunity at Sedgefield (2½m) before finishing well held in a competitive Punchestown handicap in late-April. Visor quickly discarded and worth a chance back down in class after a 3-month break.

Off the mark in Killarney maiden hurdle (17f) on final outing for previous connections last May. Hasn't reached anywhere near those heights since joining current yard, for all he may have needed the run over C&D last time.

Much improved when dominating a soft-ground Hexham handicap on return from 7 weeks off in May (race produced several next-time-out winners). He's again been freshened up following a disappointing run at Perth, though will likely encounter quicker conditions than previously faced over hurdles.

Fair form to go close in a bumper prior to finishing runner-up in C&D novice last summer. Showed improved form to get off the mark second time up this season at Worcester, settling better before winning in clear-cut style. Entitled to progress on handicap debut and should be firmly in the mix.

Low-mileage 5-y-o. Improved when comfortably opening his account in first-time tongue strap at Worcester. Ran to similar level (possibly played too soon) when 3¼ lengths third of 5 at Newton Abbot in follow-up bid. Still early days in handicaps and expected to go close if delivered later.