Consistent sort who has won eight times over hurdles. Most of his best recent form has come at sharp tracks, so one as stiff is this might be an issue. Likely to run his race, however.
Put two poor efforts behind him when finishing third of five at Wincanton last month. Runs off the same mark and is likely to make a bold bid to shed his maiden tag.
Only success came at Taunton in November, 2015, Did not look at home in a couple of runs over fences in March and connections switch him back to hurdles in a bid to rekindle the flame.
Has been running respectably without threatening to add to his sole success over hurdles in 2014. His handicap mark continues to fall, so he is not without hope in an ordinary race.
Unplaced in four starts over timber, but did show a modicum of promise when seventh of 13 at Uttoxeter last time. He is 1lb lower here and, as the most unexposed of these, is worth a second look, especially if the market speaks in his favour.
Won at Catterick and Exeter earlier this year, but the inevitable weight rise seemed to catch up with him at Market Rasen last time. Runs off the same mark and the handicapper might have caught up with him for now.
Non-Runners
5
Brass Monkey1
Weight: 11-9| Age: 10
T: M Keighley J: R Johnson
NR
Forecasts
Carry On Sydney (7/2), Galactic Power (9/2), Brass Monkey (5/1), Captainofindustry (11/2), Cillian's Well (11/2), Baraymi (11/2), Cry Wolf (11/2), Danceintothelight (11/1)
Top weight Danceintothelight should run his usual sound race, but there are others who look more leniently handicapped. Baraymi falls into this category, along with Carry On Sydney, but a chance is taken with CRY WOLF, who shaped with promise at Uttoxeter last time and might be primed to strike off a feasible mark. Galactic Power will be popular, but looks vulnerable off this rating.