Hadn't shown much on the Flat for this yard, but switched to a visor for return to hurdling he bounced back to form when ½-length second of 9 to No Mean Feat in handicap here (2¼m) 11 days ago. Could be in the mix.

Placed 4 times from 5 starts (all around 3m) in Ireland last year for Brian M. McMahon. Pulled up on seasonal/stable debut, but was in the process of leaving that effort behind when falling 2 out at this course (2¾m) last month, in front and looking the likely winner. Can make amends.

Point winner in May and left behind her first effort back hurdling when rallying for second at Newton Abbot (2¾m) in July. Soon bounced back from a lesser run when third of 8 at the same course 26 days ago, though very much had run of the race.

Made the frame twice from 3 starts in bumpers and some encouragement in novice/maiden hurdles early this year. However, after 7 months off he struggled sent handicapping when fifth of 6 at Worcester (2m) in September. This longer trip promises to suit, though.

Runner-up only start in Irish points but little impact in maiden/novice hurdles. However, he remains capable of better as he heads into handicaps after 6 months off, so he's one to look out for especially if the market speaks in his favour.

Well held both completed starts in junior hurdles and offered little in a trio of outings on the Flat. Showed a bit more in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (2m) in May, though ultimately finished last of 5. Step up in trip may help at least.

Remains a maiden but made the frame at Wincanton (2m) in November. Raced 3 times in points in the spring (runner-up first occasion). Has work to do if he's to get off the mark here.

Long-standing maiden across both codes (stays 1¾m on Flat). Hasn't kicked on from her third on handicap hurdle debut at Stratford (2m) in May, shaping like a non-stayer upped to 3¼m when fourth of 6 at Newton Abbot last time. Others still preferred.