Weatherbys ePassport Handicap Hurdle

2-5 over hurdles for new stable this year and reverts to this code after a good Flat run in April; will be suited by today's trip/ground and is likely to be right in the thick of things.

Generally disappointing over hurdles since Plumpton novice win (2m, good to soft) in early 2024 and not seen in this sphere since down-the-field finish in Ascot handicap in December; in fairly good form on the Flat this year, though, and his current hurdle mark ought to be workable; market may guide.

Absent since a disappointing run last August but ran well when fresh for stable debut just over a year ago, finishing second to a course specialist at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good), and is now 7lb lower; not ruled out.

Won three hurdles for Olly Murphy in the autumn (2m3f-2m4f) but left that stable after two below-par runs in February (hurdle/chase) and was a well-beaten 66-1 shot over fences here for new trainer last month.

Multiple Flat/hurdle winner, mainly in Jersey; managed only third of six when warm favourite over C&D (good) last month and moves back up in grade today but it won't be a surprise if he features.