Happy 70th Birthday Helen Handicap Hurdle

Very strong in betting but couldn't build on the promise of her previous run when disappointing at Huntingdon in early-May. Down to a career-low mark and well worth another chance given her record fresh (3 of 4 victories coming off breaks of 100+ days).

Made a successful Rules debut in Aintree bumper. Landed the odds at the third attempt over hurdles in Warwick maiden (19f) in May this year. Creditable 5½ length second on return from 8 weeks off at Cartmel subsequently. No surprise if he improves now sent handicapping by good yard.

Low-mileage 6-y-o. Notched a second victory in 3 starts when dictating to land a 2½m Worcester handicap last month. Still in form when fourth (8½ lengths behind Torrent) at Uttoxeter (23f) last time. Needs to settle better to reverse form over a similar trip here.

Solid fourth at Uttoxeter in May and ran well when 2¼ lengths third of 16 on first try over 23f there last time. Makes plenty of appeal on form, though is without success since pair of juvenile hurdle victories in 2024.

Low-mileage 5-y-o (has bled). Improved third on handicap debut at Worcester (2½m). Didn't travel with same zest when 2¾ lengths second in an ordinary handicap at Newton Abbot (2¼m) last time. This is a better race, though she may go with more fluency over a longer trip following 7 weeks off.