Book Boxing Day At The Races Today! Handicap Hurdle

Hinted at ability in bumpers/novice hurdles. Attracted support and duly left previous form behind when 3½-length second on handicap bow at Newcastle (2½m) in March, chasing home a seemingly lesser-fancied stablemate. Solid claims to go one better on reappearance.

Winning pointer who hit the frame in an Irish bumper. Only minor promise over hurdles when well-held fifth in 2m Kelso novice this time last year. Pulled up tackling heavy ground/3m for the first time on handicap debut at Wetherby (22/1) in January. At least worth a market check on return.

Sent off at long odds and hinted at ability in 2m novice/maiden hurdles over the spring. Type to do better now handicapping over a longer trip, especially if the market vibes are positive on return.

Fair middle-distance winner on the all-weather. Showed a bit second time up over hurdles at Newton Abbot last June. Hadn't been in much form on the Flat prior to an underwhelming handicap hurdle debut at Sedgefield (17f, 33/1) in late-August. Handicapper has at least given some respite.

Related to some above-average staying types. Showed ability when well-held fourth in a Hereford bumper/juvenile hurdle (2m, soft) last winter. Opening mark a lowly one and ought to make an impact now handicapping over a more suitable trip.