Liverpool Zoes Place Handicap Hurdle

Not very consistent nowadays but comfortably drew clear to win recent Ffos Las chase (2m, good; refitted cheekpieces) under Toby McCain-Mitchell and reverts to hurdling on the same mark here; must be considered.

Scored at Market Rasen (2m, good) in September and bumped into a big improver when second over 2m2f there the following month but has fitness to prove after seven-month break.

Doubled hurdling tally with clearcut win at Bangor (2m, good) last month and was placed off today's mark there (good to soft) a few days later; Sean Bowen takes the ride today; likely contender again.

Largely consistent 7yo who has performed well in stronger races than this on all four appearances this year; on a workable and versatile regarding ground; can make his presence felt.

Well beaten when upped to 2m5f in March (raced too freely) but fared much better when clear second to very well handicapped rival at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month; still lightly raced over hurdles; shortlisted.