FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle

Market Rasen and Ayr 2m4f wins either side of Christmas were gained on softer than good; April's hat-trick bid perhaps thwarted by any or all of the good ground, revised mark or fading powers of the headgear; bit to prove again.

1l second at Huntingdon latest (2m5f, good) was a return to the form level of his bumper debut fourth here; chance, though he has a stiff initial mark and an even longer trip may have suited; cheekpieces added.

Struggling before minor late gains at Market Rasen latest (2m5f, good) extended his losing run to 20; first drop into a 0-105 since July 2022 isn't sufficient on its own to persuade this is the day.

7l to find with Robber's Bridge on their Market Rasen clash in April, but a Huntingdon winner next time (2m3f, good) when beating three rivals with a collective record of 7-9 since; shortlisted off just 3lb higher.

Almost held on in a Stratford 0-110 in March (2m3f, good to soft) but the effects of the cheekpieces which were tried there already appeared on the wane next time (now discarded); may not have much in hand of her mark.