Shown little in three starts since returning from a 13 month absence last month. Yet to win in four outings over fences but rated 8lb lower than for his most recent hurdles success in April 2014 but looks a risky proposition at present.
Wore first time cheekpieces when finishing third at Leicester last month. Had failed to complete on his three previous outings including two this season but yard is in form at present with a strike rate of 22% (4/18) in recent weeks.
Won successive outings over fences as a novice in April 2014 but hasn't troubled the judge since. Finished fifth on his most recent outing while the drop in trip should suit here and he's now racing off a mark 4lb lower than for his most recent victory.
Multiple point-to-point winner and likely a career best effort when finishing third on chasing debut at Taunton last month and may have finished closer but for trouble in running. Races off the same mark here and likely to go well once more for leading connections.
Pulled up on his last four outings including over hurdles at Southwell last time out and in first time blinkers over fences the time before. Placed three times off a 12lb higher mark 12 months ago but plenty to prove at present.
Remains a maiden after 28 attempts, placed a couple of times already this season and came within a length of breaking his duck at Southwell in December. Racing from out of the handicap and in first time cheekpieces here.
Forecasts
Doubledisdoubledat (9/4), Monderon (5/2), The Mythologist (4/1), Glendermot (6/1), Midnight Mustang (8/1), Should I Stay (25/1)
MONDERON ran well enough in the first time cheekpieces at Leicester last time out to suggest that he can gain a first chase success here. The gelding hails from an in form yard (4/17 of late) who have a 25% (17/69) strike rate here and he can get the better of five time point-to-point winner The Mythologist who is seeking his first success at the sixth attempt under rules. Of the remainder Doubledisdoubledat has won off higher marks in the past and can claim third place here.
1. Monderon
2. The Mythologist
3. Doubledisdoubledat