Mrs C's Fabulous 50th Celebration Handicap Hurdle

Dual novice hurdle winner at Newcastle (2m/2m4f) in February; flopped when favourite for valuable series final in March (handicap hurdle debut) but returns to this code after commendable second in Chester Plate on the Flat last month and could still have significant potential over jumps.

Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark.

Not at best over fences last season but won off a reduced mark at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in November; not beaten far when fifth of six at Cartmel (2m1f, good to soft) 12 days ago and now reverts to hurdling for first time since March 2023; could have a say; cheekpieces refitted.

Regressive and inconsistent veteran; seemingly perked up by change of headgear when close second in refitted visor at Perth (2m, good) last month and remains on a very good mark but it's not easy to predict whether he'll be in the right mood again here.

Started off for James Moffatt with two good efforts last June, latterly when third in valuable Cartmel handicap (2m1f, good; first-time hood); goes without headgear on this first start for 342 days, though, and might be of greater interest when back at Cartmel with this run under his belt.