National Racehorse Week 23rd - 31st August Handicap Hurdle

Enjoyed revival for new stable in May, winning twice on good ground; slightly disappointing on latest outing six weeks ago but may yet kick on again for Tom Lacey, and was a C&D winner on only previous Stratford visit.

Returned from layoff in prime form last month, making all at Worcester (2m, good); subsequent Worcester fourth (race won by Diesel Line) was perfectly respectable but current mark demands a career-best performance.

Below form on both Flat starts last month but won twice in that sphere in May and was creditable third of 15 over C&D (good to firm) on latest hurdling start just under a year ago; cheekpieces refitted.

Seemingly aided by new tongue-tie on both starts for new stable this summer, latest when coming from off the pace for convincing success at Uttoxeter (2m, good); 6lb higher here but commands respect in current form.

0-6 over hurdles for Micky Hammond, having been beaten 40l+ on consecutive outings (2m3f/2m5f) at end of last season; changed hands for £16,000 in May; drops back in trip and has tongue-tie added for stable debut; cheekpieces removed; market helpful.