Heath Farm Meats Handicap Hurdle

10yo who is 8-37 over hurdles, the latest win at Bangor in October; pulled up next time and absent four months before last month's 25l defeat when 80-1 over 2m5f, which was an inadequate trip and he probably needed the run; while better is likely today, others are still more persuasive.

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Won good-ground handicaps last summer over 3m2f at Fontwell (after 124 days off) and 2m7f at Worcester; tailed off in October when last seen and needs to resume improvement but he's one to consider.

Good-ground winner for other claiming riders over 3m2f last May and 2m7f last September; absent since a good fourth at Ascot in November; may need better still but worth a close look.

Almost a year out before switching to hurdles this season from bumpers; showed significant ability first two attempts, latterly when 2l behind Doctor Midas over C&D (good to soft; unraced on firmer) and it was probably best to forgive him at 33-1 over 2m4f for latest outing; interesting back up in trip on handicap debut.