SIS Handicap Hurdle

Both hurdle wins have come under the returning Sean Bowen, latterly in a reasonable handicap for the grade at this track (2m) in April. Unable to justify support when last seen finishing fifth on the Flat in August. Perhaps needed his subsequent 11-week break and a big run could be in the offing.

Free-going sort who won a bumper/maiden hurdle here in 2023. Again didn't see out her race over this sort of trip when 9¼ lengths fourth at Stratford (19f) in July. Prominent in the market/went with zest when unseating 4 out at Fontwell latest. Capable if things fall right off a career-low mark.

Sole hurdle win from 7 starts came in small-field maiden here (2m, soft) in January 2025. Posted consecutive creditable runs in this sphere for first time when runner-up at Huntingdon (soft) in the spring. Now back hurdling following a quiet summer on the Flat and worth a go over this longer trip.

Well held both starts for Denis Hogan in Ireland. Hit the frame in a couple of points in the spring prior to offering little on qualifying run/stable debut at Fontwell (2¼m). Hard to be confident he'll make an impact switched to a handicap/longer trip.

Well backed when off the mark in 2¾m Fontwell handicap (runner-up won next time) in May, the step up in trip presumably the catalyst for much-improved form. Taking on largely exposed rivals on return (yard's first runners since that fixture in May) and should be more to come given his low mileage.

Three-time C&D winner under this jockey. Finished last season in form when 8¾-length third at Fakenham (23f). Has tended to need her reappearance, though market may prove best guide with yard also saddling Gone Country.

Veteran whose losing sequence stretches back to December 2024. Travelled as well as any before 5-month absence seemingly told when beaten 17¾ lengths over C&D last time. May well last longer off further-reduced mark here.