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Winning hurdler whose sole Flat success came on stable debut in a four-runner novice here (9.5f) in January; has run well over this trip and further on a few occasions in the meantime and, despite a three-month absence, is worth a second look down in class.

0-24 under both codes, but has run with credit in his last two starts for his new yard, shaping as though the return to this sort of trip may suit; frame possibilities.

Both wins have come on the AW at around 2m including here; ran well after nine months off when fourth of ten behind Forglen over C&D in July, but she may again find this trip on the short side.

0-12 under all codes; third of eight on handicap debut here (1m4f; first-time cheekpieces) in May, but proved a disappointing favourite at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) the following month; something to prove after 82 days off, not least stamina.

Three wins last year, one here (1m4f) and two over hurdles; well beaten in two starts on turf (1m4f/1m6f) since returning from eight months off in April and needs a resurgence; cheekpieces return.