StoneX Commodities Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Off the mark in listed juvenile at Doncaster before much-improved second in 6-runner Go North Final handicap at Musselburgh last spring. Off 20 months (had another breathing operation in interim) prior to pipe-opener on Flat last time. Reasonably treated under good-value claimer if all is well.

Strong in market when winning on second start for yard at Leicester (2m, soft) last November. Only 1 lb higher following mixed bag remainder of last season. Capable fresh and attractively handicapped if on song in refitted tongue strap. Stable going very well, too (35% strike rate last 5 weeks).

Low-mileage 5-y-o. Switch to front running saw him get off the mark decisively at Exeter in April. Picked up where he left off (took strong hold) when 4½ lengths fourth in this grade on return at Newton Abbot. May do even better for a run, with added benefit of stable jockey's claim here.

Fair bumper winner. Knuckled down well for breakthrough success in maiden at Chepstow in February. Failed by a long chalk to justify his market position both starts since (latterly on return). Addition of first-time tongue strap supports the notion that all hasn't been well.

Fair bumper performer. Struck second time of asking in 2m Wincanton maiden hurdle. Better form in defeat when 10¾ lengths third on handicap bow at Perth (2½m). Away from soft ground for first time as a hurdler, with something to find at the weights following 19 months away (has run well fresh).

Made a winning hurdling debut at Sedgefield last October. Consistent in defeat thereafter, chasing home some above-average juveniles. Looked badly in need of the run over a trip expected to suit on return at Chepstow (2½m). Back over 2m with usual headgear on and could be worth another chance.

Fairly useful form over hurdles (soft/heavy) as a 4-y-o in France. Now on a potentially handy mark after failing to fire 3 starts for present stable last season. Handful of runners so far this autumn suggests yard back in better heart than 2025/26 and needs a close look in the market.

Enthusiastic sort. Justified support in fuss-free fashion back over C&D latest hurdle start, taking his course record to 2 wins & 2 seconds from 5 starts (unplaced effort only one over longer trip). Cheekpieces on first time over hurdles (wore on Flat in May) and he's more than capable when fresh.