Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Hurdle

Strong-travelling type. Landed a third successive hurdle success in emphatic fashion at Cartmel in late-June. Set plenty to do when third at Perth prior to finishing well-held eighth of 17 in Welsh Champion Hurdle latest. Respected back in calmer waters, even with yard not firing on all cylinders.

Fairly useful 2m novice winner. Pulled up in Sandown EBF Final on handicap debut, however, all the better for a breathing operation when runner-up to a useful one there (2m) in April. Hardly looks exposed on third start for very capable yard and should have a big say if ready to roll.

Capitalised on a reduced mark in good fashion when landing a second 2m Sedgefield win in March. Back to his best with a run under his belt when 6½-length second over the same C&D last time. This probably isn't his ideal set-up, but Brian Hughes knows him well (can flatter to deceive).

Resumed progress over hurdles when winning a 2½m Hexham handicap in May. Yard generally going well, so a bit disconcerting that he's been well beaten both starts since returning from a break (lost a shoe on both occasions).