Plumpton

Fairly useful winner in France and good start for this yard when winning juvenile hurdles at Fontwell and Cheltenham (dead-heated on latter occasion) last winter. Failed to meet expectations in both starts in this sphere, however, and is tried over a longer trip now.

Fairly useful handicap chaser for Chris Gordon in 2023/24 season who was returning from 19 months off when taking a heavy mid-race fall at Hereford in November. Posted respectable third of 6 in handicap chase (10/1) at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) later that month but others appeal more here.

Dual winner over hurdles including at Fontwell (17.7f) in November. Showed an aptitude for this discipline when last of 3 in minor event chase at Lingfield (16f, good) on debut over fences 22 days ago and step back up in trip looks a good move. Cheekpieces reapplied. Likely player.

Improver over hurdles last season, ending his campaign with a pair of handicap wins over 19.5f at Huntingdon and off the mark at first time of asking in this sphere when taking 6-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (16.4f, good to soft) 22 days ago. 3 lb rise may not be enough to prevent a follow up.