Golden Cow Handicap Hurdle

Lips Freedom has two wins in his last five starts and has experience over today's trip, with 27 days since his last run suggesting he returns fresh; the main risk is that he was unplaced last time out, so he must bounce back to his best.

Bannow Blaze finished second five starts back but has endured a torrid run since, pulling up, falling and unseating in his last three outings; he has run over today's trip and going, and our rating just edges him to the top, though market confidence may hinge on whether that turbulent recent spell is behind him.

Bruant won three starts back and returned to form with a second last time out, showing he retains plenty of ability off a mark of 110; he has run over today's trip before, but the 166 lb burden is the one factor that could blunt his challenge.

Hopeful Hero showed plenty two starts back with a win, but was unplaced on his most recent outing and faces a stiff task under 165 lb; he has run over today's trip and returns after 32 days off, leaving connections hopeful of a bounce-back.

Consistent, with a win among his last five, Only For Our Man has finished second twice and third last time out in lively recent form, though 43 days off the track is a fitness query; he has run over today's trip and carries a hefty 163 lb.