Ran at a much higher level at his best, but has lost his way and has come tumbling down the ratings. Pulled up in a Southwell selling hurdle when last seen in February and needs to show some spark. Likely to be suited by the ground after running on a softer surface last time.
Has yet to win in six starts for his current trainer, but has not been disgraced and finds himself 4lb lower than when fifth of 11 at Southwell last time. Getting on a bit, but has to be considered dropped to this grade.
Point-to-point winner who has failed to set the world alight over hurdles for his leading trainer. Has shown enough to suggest a race of this nature is well within his compass and is likely to prove hard to beat.
Veteran campaigner who has won 19 times on the Flat and twice over hurdles. Has a C&D victory in selling company on his CV and, given he retains his zest for the job, has to be respected at this level.
Five-times hurdle winner who has shown nothing since moved to his current yard. Pulled up over a mile further at this track when last seen, he drops back in trip and looks to have it all to do.
Fair Flat performer whose only hurdle race saw him finish last of the five to complete in a Leicester claimer. Has some ability, but others have more obvious claims.
Non-Runners
6
No No Cardinal12
Weight: 10-12| Age: 8
T: Mark Gillard J: Non Runner
NR
Forecasts
Ballycash (8/11), Back To Balloo (3/1), Lightentertainment (10/1), Jonnie Skull (11/1), Moss Street (16/1), No No Cardinal (16/1), Order Of Service (18/1)
Moderate fare in the opener, but veteran Jonnie Skull can be expected to run his race and fellow veteran Back To Balloo also has a chance. However, both may have to succumb to BALLYCASH, who is a rare runner at this level for his trainer and has bits and pieces of form which suggest this is there for the taking.