Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Ayr winner last April (3m, good to soft); disappointing both runs since, last time finishing well-beaten third of four back over fences; suited by good/good to soft ground.

Won at Southwell (3m, good to soft) and over C&D (good) in December and probably found the ground too soft when well beaten last time; on a career-high mark but a possible.

Won two four-runner novice events on good ground last year, the first over 2m7f; fair run at Ascot on handicap debut in December (2m5f, soft; pulled hard); needs to settle on first try at this trip, but the ground will suit.

Unexposed 7yo; off the mark when winning 2m7f novice handicap hurdle at Ascot in December (good to soft; second run after wind op); up 5lb, but progressive sort who should go well again.

Won a Hexham novice handicap chase in October (2m4f); hasn't done as well since but reverts to hurdling off a feasible mark; this good ground suits and stable going well, so an interesting candidate.