Port Of Immingham Handicap Hurdle

Arrested his decline when second at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in February and will be fine over today's trip but was quickly back in the doldrums this spring and has done all his winning on soft/heavy ground.

Won very comfortably from the front when back over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good; refitted cheekpieces) 11 days ago and is now 2-4 for James Owen; effectively 8lb higher under 7lb penalty here (due to go up to today's mark anyway) but commands respect in current form.

Lost his way after winning at Kempton (2m5f, good) for Emma Lavelle in October and was sold for £3,500 last month; needs combination of wind op and recent change of regime to prompt a revival.

Exploited some help from the handicapper when back over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good) this month and is still on a workable mark after going back up 5lb but needs to rebound quickly from disappointing run on Saturday.

Returned from long absence with two very respectable runs this spring, latterly when fifth behind Big Bee Hive at Southwell (3m, good) 17 days ago, and remains very well handicapped on old form; considered each-way.