bet365 Handicap Hurdle

Hold-up type who resumed progress when snugly making it 3 wins from 4 starts on return at Newton Abbot. Still in form/caught further back than ideal when 8¾-length third at Uttoxeter since. Remains on career-high mark, with stable's relatively inexperienced claimer taking over from Harry Skelton.

Lightly-raced front runner who has an excellent strike rate. Again ran well fresh/impressed with his jumping when runner-up in his bid to make it 4-4 at Worcester last month. That form has taken a few knocks, however, he's likely to get his own way in front here.

Was bidding to enhance excellent record fresh at Chepstow when 14¼-length seventh in a loaded renewal of the Silver Trophy (19.5f) earlier this month. Proved plenty of ability remains and that he stays this far. Interesting with sights lowered, even with yard relatively quiet at present.

Smooth traveller who's building up a good rapport with this conditional. Followed up her reappearance win in a thin race at Southwell (2½m) before foiled by one on a much-reduced mark on hat-trick bid at Market Rasen (23f). More on at the weights up in class, though drop back in trip will benefit.