Dudley Peverill Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Second success in France at Moulins in March and matched that form sent handicapping on first outing for Olly Murphy after 6 months off when third of 7 in 2m handicap at Worcester 3 weeks ago. Eased 2 lb and 10-lb claimer now takes over in the saddle.

Firmly on the up in 2024/25, winning 3 of his 5 starts. However, disappointed on only start last season and probably best watched returning from another lay-off, especially as his best form has tended to come in the mud.

Runner-up in a 1½m French bumper in spring 2024. Improved to get off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2m Chepstow maiden in April. Made a satisfactory return switched to a handicap when fifth at Worcester (2½m) recently and entitled to strip fitter here.

Recorded a first hurdles win on these shores after 6 months off in 7-runner handicap at Stratford (19f, good to soft) in October and impressed in following up from a 6 lb higher mark at Huntingdon (2m) later in the month. Looks up to completing the hat-trick.

Long-standing maiden on the Flat who failed to complete back hurdling in 2m handicap at Worcester (soft) 47 days ago, fell 3 out when in fifth still 5 lengths down at time.