Winner of a 2m4f novice hurdle at Worcester (soft) when wearing a tongue tie (retained) for the first time last time out. One to note upped in trip on handicap debut.
Returned to hurdles with a 9L second over a extended 2m5f at Newton Abbot (good-to-soft) last time out. Worth a check in the market off a mark 2lb higher than for his sole previous success.
Winner of novice hurdles over an extended 2m4f the last twice including on good ground at this venue a month ago. Leading contender stepping up in distance on her return to handicaps.
Twice a winner over hurdles in 2017 and still in front when falling at Sedgefield (good-to-firm) over an extended 3m2f in a handicap chase on his penultimate start. Market support would be interesting back over hurdles.
Beaten 32L when finishing ninth of ten over 1m3f at Carlisle (good-to-soft) on the Flat at the end of August. Well over three years since his most recent success.
Forecasts
Angel of Harlem (11/10), No Hiding Place (9/2), Commodore Barry (5/1), Nemean Lion (5/1), Fingerontheswitch (9/1), Monzino (150/1)
ANGEL OF HARLEM can complete a hat-trick on her return to handicaps for trainer Olly Murphy. The selection shapes as if this step up in distance will suit and see can see off Commodore Barry who is another stepping up in distance. Third place can go the way of No Hiding Place who represents a top yard and ran well when placed last time.