Gordon Scorer Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle

Showed significant ability on the Flat and over hurdles for Jim Bolger in Ireland but started off for current stable with two disappointing hurdle runs in June/July (2m/2m4f) and needs subsequent wind op to have made a significant difference; tongue-tie refitted for this handicap debut.

Unexposed 6yo who posted a good effort when close second in C&D (good to soft) maiden in March; makes handicap debut after 204-day absence but is a contender if fully tuned up.

Made all over C&D (good) a year ago and was also on target in first-time visor at Haydock (2m5f, good) in March; not one to rely upon and needs to better her recent efforts but is back on her last winning mark and can't be ruled out.

Ex-Irish 7yo who beat 14 rivals in pretty good style over C&D on stable debut in August and again ran well when second in recent Class 2 event at Kelso (2m5f, also good); commands respect in current mood.

Gained four of his five hurdling wins here, most recently when keeping on gamely in four-runner C&D (good) contest in June; only 1lb higher today and probably won't be far away.