Colin Willcocks Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Thriving when completing a mares handicap double with a strong-travelling display at Warwick in April. Beaten by more than 10-lb rise in hat-trick bid at Uttoxeter the following month (plenty ran badly in very hot weather that day). Capable fresh and no surprise if she resumes winning ways.

Still fairly useful for Nicky Henderson last season, only beaten 7½ lengths in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham Festival. Plenty to prove 11 weeks on from an underwhelming stable debut, though, even with usual headgear back on.

Forward-going mare who has won 3 of 6 completed starts for current yard. Things have unfolded favourably for both handicap wins, forging clear of one that went for home too soon at Fontwell last time (third has won since). May prove vulnerable off 5 lb higher.

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner. Enhanced his fine strike rate (3-6) when successful on handicap debut at Stratford (2¾m) latest, the form working out better than might have been expected. In the right hands to progress again, and he may well follow up.

Progressed to win a big-field Cork handicap hurdle on final start for Gavin Cromwell last spring. Changed hands for only €10,000 prior to a couple of underwhelming outings on the Flat for Anthony Charlton last summer. Something to prove reverted to hurdles by new handler following 13 months away.

Fair form in a pair of maiden hurdles for Gavin Patrick Cromwell in late-2025. Hasn't fired for current connections. Only considered if market strongly hints at a revival following a breathing operation/3-month absence.