dragonbet.co.uk Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle

Won twice over C&D in 2023-24 season and ran well when fourth over C&D in February but this 12yo is far too inconsistent to rely upon nowadays, and has been absent since two heavy defeats in the spring.

Didn't run badly when third of five in Newton Abbot chase (3m2f, good) in May and today's switch back to hurdling won't be a problem but his record in recent years is mixed; others preferred.

Just 1-14 over hurdles when trained in Ireland but ran well in defeat on last month's stable debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) and is sure to be suited by today's move back up in trip; must be considered.

Ended last season with some below-par efforts but was creditable second off today's mark at Cheltenham (3m, soft) on New Year's Day and will be fine on the faster ground here; Sean Bowen rides; contender if back on song after break.

3-14 over hurdles, having battled well to beat two next-time-out winners at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) last month; effectively 7lb higher here if Freddie Keighley's reduced claim is considered; still enters calculations.