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Tricky character (resents use of whip) scored over fences at Perth in July. Not seen since the summer and others make greater appeal having a rare spin over the smaller obstacles.

Veteran sprang a surprise when scoring over C&D in December. Down the field both outings since though and others are easier to warm to.

Placed in claimers at Leicester and Catterick 5 weeks apart but proved a major disappointing when folding tamely into fourth in a Wetherby seller (19.7f, heavy) 22 days ago. Winless since 2019 and others rate as more solid propositions overall.

Fairly useful on the Flat and who left his previous hurdles efforts behind when taking a 19f Carlisle handicap (soft) last month. Found nothing when only fourth of 9 at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy, 11/2) 23 days ago, though, so has questions to answer for all he could remain on a decent mark.

Won mares' hurdles at Worcester (maiden) and Newton Abbot (novice) last summer and after an unsuccessful attempt at chasing, she looked back on song when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Warwick (21f, heavy) 40 days ago, the emphasis on stamina not playing to her strengths. Respected.

Bounced back to form to record a first success for current connections at Musselburgh in December and shaped very well under an overly-patient ride when second in a 12-runner handicap there (19.8f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Mark raised 4 lb but he's of serious interest.

Dual winner as a novice last season, including over C&D. Showed the benefit of his comeback return when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, soft) last month, likely to have been closer to a progressive pair in front if not for a late error. Player.

Maiden Irish pointer took a sizeable step forward from his Rules debut when runner-up in a Sedgefield maiden in February. Not quite in same form when only sixth at Newcastle the following month but this longer trip will suit now handicapping.