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Helped by a wayward runner-up when making a winning reappearance at Fontwell last season. Had plausible excuses next 3 starts and arrives fit following a couple of spins on the Flat (ran well last time). Needs considering having now dipped below last winning mark.

Shaped as if in form back hurdling after 11 weeks off at Plumpton 2 weeks ago, caught further back than ideal off a steady pace. Can build on that so likely player.

Won 3 small-field chases last season but well held back hurdling last 2 starts after 4 months off.

Reached the frame in both bumpers last season. Ridden with an eye on the future on his qualifying runs over hurdles and looks sure to do better now handicapping/up in trip.

Runner-up both completed starts in Irish points. Yet to show much under Rules but isn't one to dismiss now tackling low-grade handicaps on return.

Lightly raced 8-y-o who has responded very well to the fitting of headgear, landing a gamble at Market Rasen on handicap debut before following up at Taunton. Good placed efforts both starts since and can go well again on return.

Dual winner for Tom Ellis towards the end of 2024 but has offered little in 4 starts for present yard, back from a long absence last month.

Flat winner in spring 2023 but showed little after a 2-year absence in 2025 and has been off another 12 months since.

Hurdles/chase winner but he's likely to need this first run in 6 months and ground also looks quicker than ideal.

Finally ended his drought back over fences at Stratford in September. Failed to fire both starts since, however, so bit to prove back hurdling.