Oakmere Homes Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Tail-ender on our figures after finishing well beaten when stepped up in class in a Listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse on his last outing; the class drop helps and he acts with cut over this trip, but a significant turnaround is required from that effort.

Cartmel specialist who has taken this race in each of the past three seasons; first-time cheekpieces fitted after failing to stay the trip at Ballinrobe latest, and he drops to a mark 2lb lower than 12 months ago — the course record makes him hard to oppose.

First-time cheekpieces for this one, who has shown promise based on his bumper profile; beaten 9 lengths stepping up in trip at Listowel last time, but the drop back to a more suitable distance could suit and there may yet be scope for further progress in handicap hurdles.

Back-to-back hurdles successes mark him as a genuine contender here and he handles this trip and going well enough; below par on a Flat start at Kempton but that effort can be set aside, and the tongue-tie is new.

Front-running mare who was overhauled well beaten off 124 last time having gone too hard too soon; drops 2lb here and is effective at this distance on sound ground, but a degree of caution is needed given that recent effort.