JCB Mini-Excavator Handicap Hurdle

Placed in two mares' maiden hurdles (2m/2m4f, good) for Patrick Neville this summer; below form at Perth 12 days ago and not obviously well treated for this stable/handicap debut (same owner) but still considered.

Returned to form with 20-1 C&D (good) win in May and also ran very well at Newton Abbot a few weeks later; never going well when pulled up on latest outing (reportedly lost action) and not an easy one to predict here but has possibilities if all goes to plan.

Irish point winner who displayed promise in three maiden hurdles in the spring (1m7f-2m3f); makes handicap debut after five-month break and her tendency to race too freely is a nagging concern but she ought to have some improvement to come in handicaps.

Best known for his AW heroics but has won over hurdles this season; kept on for very respectable third at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August and will also be suited by this shorter trip; can make his presence felt.

Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth on handicap debut at Newcastle in March and reappeared with a good third at Plumpton (also 2m4f, good) last month; may still have a bigger run in him; likely contender.