Won 3-runner Kempton handicap (24f) in spring of last year and ran to similar level when placed over same C&D the following month. However, hampered and fell at first fence on recent return from year off and this run should reveal more.
Modest maiden hurdler but already a better chaser, finishing runner-up on all 3 starts in this sphere, latest in 6-runner handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) last month. Likely to go well again.
Improved on his fair hurdles form as he made a winning debut in this discipline over C&D when last seen in May 2021. Could have more to offer in this sphere if all is well.
Point winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Hereford (16.2f) in March and backed that up with solid second of 10 in handicap at same course (19.7f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Big player on chase debut.
Winning hurdler who improved for a change of headgear when opening account over fences at Hereford (20.9f) in March. Failed to stay longer trip when third at Plumpton (25.7f) latest and must enter calculations. Visor back on.
No real impact in a trio of starts over timber but won her sole start in Irish points and is worth monitoring in the market, sent handicapping on chase debut.
Scored over hurdles and fences in early 2022 but not been in same form since. Offered a little more when fourth of 6 at this course (19.5f, good to firm) latest but percentage call is to look elsewhere.
Fair hurdler for Rebecca Curtis but record was a patchy one and has offered little in 3 outings for new yard following a lengthy absence, including back over the larger obstacles here last month. 2 lb out of the handicap.
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Forecasts
Ballybeen (5/2), Pawpaw (9/2), I Giorni (9/2), Alberic (15/2), An Marcach (8/1), Twenty Twenty (17/2), Oscar Asche (12/1), Heneryetta Bay (14/1), Big 'n Better (50/1)
Irish point winner I GIORNI has been in good form over timber and looks fairly treated on her chasing bow. She is taken to score. Pawpaw and Ballybeen rate the principal dangers.