Returned to form when third over 3m2f at Cheltenham (good) in April. Disappointed the following month however and a risky proposition back over hurdles.
Lost his way for previous yard but returned to form when 1L second on debut for this yard at Worcester (2m7f, good) recently. Promising conditional retains the ride.
Good effort in finishing a close third over 2m7f at Market Rasen (good) last time out. Raised 2lb for that success and one for the shortlist in this contest.
In good form so far this year following up a head victory over 2m7f at Worcester (good) in June with a 5L second over the same C&D later that month. Stable are in great form (9/29) at present.
Good fourth at Worcester (2m7f, good) in June on first start since wind surgery. Held on the Flat and over fences since and wears blinkers for the first time.
Soft ground Wincanton handicap hurdle winner over an extended 2m5f in January last year. Had just two starts since and debuts for a new yard following nearly 17 months off the track.
Held in two starts since winning by 8L at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) early last month. Wears a visor for the first time.
Forecasts
Ennistown (5/2), Theatrebar (5/2), Bodega (11/2), Mr Mcguiness (9/1), Knight Of Noir (9/1), Tempestatefloresco (11/1), Dell' Arca (14/1), Chase End Charlie (20/1)
ENNISTOWN can go one better than when finishing runner-up on debut for this yard by taking what looks a competitive handicap hurdle. The selection has both the trip and ground in his favour and he can see off his rivals here with Theatrebar who represents a yard who are going well at present capable of finishing runner-up ahead of Templestatefloresco who can take third back over hurdles.