Bedmax Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Returned to hurdling with a win at Fakenham (2m5f, soft) in January and he ran to a similar level when runner-up there (2m5f, good) last month; needs to find something extra to get back on the scoresheet but he rallied well last time and looks worth another try at this trip; shortlisted.

9yo who is not easy to predict but he bounced back with with a win at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) in February and was a good second over 2m4f at Hexham last month; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's respected back up in trip.

Rallied to finish runner-up on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last month; in the process of running to similar level when hampered and hitting the rail (immediately eased) over 2m6f at Stratford subsequently; still has potential after only six runs and he's in the mix at this new trip.

Won when upped to 2m4f at Uttoxeter (soft) in December on third handicap start and bounced back from Market Rasen fifth to score at Bangor (2m7f, heavy) in February; up another 6lb but he was strong at the finish last time and he should have more to offer at staying trips; key player.

Six wins split between hurdling and chasing but last success was in 2020 and this veteran was out of sorts in only two runs last year; has lots to prove back over hurdles after 304 days off.