Dawson Hart Solicitors Handicap Hurdle

Bumper winner in February and largely respectable efforts in three novice/maiden hurdle (2m-2m3f) runs, with the pick of those being a 12l third at Hereford last month; handles most ground and could well improve for this longer trip (stayed well in his points) now switching to handicaps for his in-form stable.

Has improved for wind surgery, posting two solid placed efforts, most recently when a 3.5l third at Hereford (extended 2m3f, good) last month; leading contender off an unchanged mark.

A three-time chase winner around here (2m1f-2m3f) early in 2024, but his form has dipped in recent times and he now reverts to hurdles (0-3) with a bit to prove despite a lower mark in this sphere.

Promising third on hurdling debut at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) in June but flopped over 2m5f in final run for Ben Pauling; changed hands for £9,000 in August and weakened quickly when pulled up over C&D two weeks ago; makes handicap debut with a bit to prove.

Showed promise in Irish points but soundly beaten in three runs in maiden/novice hurdles (2m-2m4f), all on ground no worse than good to soft; of interest on handicap debut, particularly if strong in the market.