Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle Qualifier)

Irish maiden who looks far from solid on form; receives plenty of weight all round but chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

Has spent most of his career in better handicaps; on a long losing spell and 0-8 for current yard but shaped encouragingly on penultimate start; possibilities off current mark dropped sharply in grade.

Low-mileage 5yo whose broadly solid record includes point/hurdle wins; placed at Haydock (3m) on handicap debut most recently, while shaping as if this return to shorter will suit; likely to perform well.

Successful on Flat in Denmark and over hurdles in Ireland; not disgraced behind the market leader in 2m4f novice event at Sedgefield (second start for new yard) most recently; this is a much deeper race.

Soft ground provides an excuse for two defeats of late; sole attempt in cheekpieces resulted in good second at Kempton (2m5f) on penultimate start; could go well in the reapplied headgear.