SWRSL - Alfie Boulton Handicap Hurdle

Flat and dual hurdle winner during busy summer for James Owen last year but absent since two below-par runs for Alison Thorpe in October; considered only if lively in the market before this stable debut.

Rewarded strong market support when winning readily at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) last month, on his second run after a layoff, and is now 2-8 over hurdles; 8lb higher here but still commands respect.

Dual 1m7f winner this season (heavy/good to soft); gave good account when second off today's career-high mark at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on Friday and has a fighting chance here, providing this race doesn't come too soon.

Improved to win good-ground Worcester maiden (2m, good to soft) in September and subsequently made the frame in two 2m Huntington handicaps (good/good to soft); returns from four-month break on workable mark but riding arrangements suggest Trust House is the stable's main hope.

Has a tendency to race too freely and is usually held up at the back; struggled to get competitive at Chepstow in February and now 0-6 over hurdles but interesting if judged on some of his form towards the end of last year; not out of this if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.