Sedgefield Christmas Jumper Raceday 22nd December Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Tricky customer who finished runner-up twice here in the spring. Won 2 of his 4 starts since, latterly on return at Perth in September. Presumably been freshened up again for his follow-up bid, however, he's far from certain to be in the same mood this time.

Steadily progressive 5-y-o. Chased home a couple of subsequent winners before getting off the mark on second handicap start at Hexham (23f) last time, the form since franked by the place horses. Further progress to come up in trip (stays well), and she's fancied to follow up.

Well held in points/maiden hurdles for Brian M. McMahon, hinting at temperament latest start in August 2025. Isn't badly bred for one at this level and market should guide stepping up significantly in trip on handicap/stable debut.

Fair hurdler/chaser who typically finds plenty for pressure. Notched a fourth win of the year (1-1 under this claimer) when landing 4-runner chase here last time. Yard doing a fine job of keeping him sweet, and he's entitled to go well off his lower hurdles mark here.

Fair stayer at best on the Flat. Below that level when showing his first form over hurdles at Market Rasen (beaten 4 lengths) before a below-par run back under more positive tactics at Huntingdon (25f) latest.