Cutler And Gross Handicap Hurdle

Dual 2m novice winner last season and improved again when impressive winner of Stratford handicap 4 weeks ago. Raised 7 lb but she had a bit in hand and has the makings of a useful handicapper.

Stylish winner of similar event over C&D nearly 2 years ago. Lightly raced since but is fit from the Flat and was a good third of 4 in Grade 2 at Wincanton on return last season.

French bumper winner. Looked a good prospect for this yard when readily bagging a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Ludlow/Perth. Stepped up again when runner-up at Newton Abbot on handicap bow/return, beaten only by a rival well-in on old form who got first run. Remains of interest off same mark.

Consistent sort who completed a double at Musselburgh on New Year's Day. Typically ran with credit in defeat since but he's summed up by his current mark.

Heavy-ground novice winner at Exeter in February and similar form when placed in handicaps at Chepstow and Cheltenham both starts this season.

Useful on Flat (stays 14.5f) and was well prepared to make a winning hurdling debut for new yard at Fontwell last month. Beaten only by a smart prospect at Plumpton under a penalty since and opening mark is potentially a lenient one, especially given Flat form.

Became temperamental for Hobbs & White yard and showed nothing starting out for this yard at Chepstow after 5 months off.

Won newcomers hurdle at Pau last Christmas for J. Delaunay but well below that level all 3 starts for current yard (rider given a 14-day suspension for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on penultimate start).

Fit from the Flat (won at Epsom) when making a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Newbury 9 days ago despite not enjoying the clearest run in the straight. Good chance he has more to offer over hurdles providing his jumping holds up.

Caught the eye in 2 runs over hurdles in the space of a week in 2025. Gambled on when too free at Huntingdon in April and showed what he's capable of when a much-improved second on handicap bow at Uttoxeter on return. This is tougher but he may have more to offer.

Completed a 4-timer in early 2025 but has been below that level for a while now and offered no encouragement both starts for this yard. Has had breathing operation since last run.