Plumpton

Belatedly off the mark on the Flat in October and has continued in fine heart since returned to hurdling, winning over C&D before following up Wincanton. Shaped as if still in good form when fifth in a better race at Wincanton last time and makes plenty of appeal back in a 0-100.

C&D winner resumed winning ways in a thin handicap at Stratford in October and bounced back from a lesser effort when a staying-on third over a longer trip at Wincanton (19.8f) last month. 1-1 here and merits respect back down in class.

Showed ability in bumpers/hurdles for Ben Pauling but looks to be going the wrong way, faring no better on stable debut here last month. Questions to answer down in trip.

Hinted at promise when reaching the frame in maiden hurdles at Ffos Las (2m) and Hereford (19.5f) but made little impact from a tough-looking opening mark on handicap bow at Taunton latest. Will need to improve.

10f Flat winner showed improved form when winning an 8-runner juvenile hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) last year but was a well beaten 20/1 shot on handicap debut at Fontwell last time (following 12 months off). Only considered if market expects better with cheekpieces refitted.

Improved model following a break, well positioned when successful at Doncaster (16.6f) and followed up in the style of one that has more to offer when winning a 12-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 4 days ago. Can defy a penalty to land the hat-trick.

Showed more than previously when picking up the pieces to finish a well held third in a 6-runner C&D novice on reappearance and wasn't given a hard time on qualifying run here last time. Could have a bit more to offer now tackling low-grade handicaps.