Uttoxeter

C&D winner. 6/1, seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 37 days ago.

Three-time winner over hurdles in Ireland and landed 2 chase victories for this yard last term. However, offered little back in this sphere at Ffos Las last month.

Dual winner over timber who showed he retains plenty of ability, back from 12 months off, when creditable sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, good, 14/1) 30 days ago. Up in trip. Not out of things.

Proved consistent last term, making the frame in all 6 starts, but ran badly on Warwick handicap debut last month and needs to bounce back.

Sold for £45,000 after easily winning Irish point and made a promising start to his hurdle career at the beginning of this year, finishing third at Newbury before winning a 19.5f Lingfield maiden (heavy). Makes handicap debut after 9 months off. Interesting contender. Engaged 3.25 Chepstow Friday.

Won twice from 4 starts last term, including over C&D in January. Unseated rider (yet to be asked for effort) at Lingfield when last seen 8 months ago and returns on a workable mark.

Won 2 of his 7 starts (at up to 20.3f) last season and ended campaign with good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, soft). Off 7 months. Fitness has to be taken on trust but he remains relatively low mileage.

Related to 4 winners and offered plenty to work on in 3 qualifying runs for Harry Fry/Lucinda Russell. Proved disappointing when beaten favourite at Ayr (16f) on debut for new yard earlier this month but he should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina. Player.