Kieran Kelly Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Liceo has placed third twice in his last four starts and returns after 25 days in good heart, with experience of today's trip and conditions working in his favour; the chief concern is that he remains winless in recent starts.

Blue Reed showed a second two starts back before winning three starts back, so ability is there, but a seventh last time out is a concern; he has distance and going experience to call on, though carrying 160 lb against a field of 14 looks a stiff ask.

Placed second two of his last three starts, Syosset clearly finds a way into contention, yet he remains winless in recent starts and a trainer currently without a return from 25 runners gives little confidence; 160 lb is another ask.

Winless in his last five starts, Valsorpresa nevertheless shapes as a genuine threat — he has run over today's trip and going before, and a rating of 96 puts him among the sharpest in here after 18 days off. The risk is that recent finishes suggest he has yet to fully convert that ability.

Winless in his last five starts, Walk Win at least shaped with promise when second three starts back, though unplaced efforts either side temper expectations; he has run over today's trip and going, returns after 33 days, but 159 lb is a stern ask off a mark of 94.