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Capitalised on a lower hurdles mark once more when resuming winning ways in smooth style at Newcastle last October (3m). Offered little on recent comeback/sole start since at Kelso but entitled to strip fitter here.

Remains a maiden but gave best only to a less-exposed pair at Downpatrick in August and ran up to his best back in a handicap when fourth of 6 in 2½m event here 18 days ago. Sean Bowen retains the ride and interesting back up in trip (unexposed as a stayer).

Improved over fences last year, following up his Ayr success in 6-runner handicap chase at Kelso (26f, good to soft) in March, again seeing his race out really well. Ran too badly to be true back at first-named venue on final outing and now reverts to hurdling off an 8 lb lower mark.

Veteran and Perth regular who won back-to-back 3m handicaps there in July. However, has been much more miss than hit since.

Hold-up type whose 3 career wins have come over C&D, latest in October last year. Below par all 3 outings this term, though probably needed the run returning from 4 months off over C&D latest. 6 lb out of the weights.