Tileform Handicap Hurdle

Comes here in good form having won two of his last three races, the latest a six-runner handicap at Aintree by 6l (2m4f, good); has gone up a further 5lb and is on a career-high mark but should go well again.

Prolific winner over the years; lightly raced last season and well beaten last twice, latest after a 405-day break; a bit to prove now.

Veteran; won 2m7f handicap on this card on return from a long break last year (good) and won off this 10lb higher mark at Uttoxeter in October (2m7f, good); could go well, but has been well below his best this year.

Irish raider; won a 2m maiden hurdle in May 2023 (good) when trained by Tom Gibney; best of three runs for this yard when fourth in a 2m Wexford handicap last time (good to yielding); return to this trip should suit; chance.

Won four races at up to 3m1f when with Jamie Snowden; best run for new yard when beaten a nose at Cartmel last time (2m6f, good to soft); a contender.