Grace & Dotty Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Different proposition for this yard since a blinkers and tongue tie have been reapplied, completing a hat-trick from the front (second leg on Flat) when seeing off 6 rivals at Warwick 10 days ago. Even a further 6 lb rise may not stop this thriving sort.

Placed in points and showed something to work on in novice/maiden hurdles earlier this year. Faded into fifth on 19.5f Chepstow handicap debut in April and now drops back in trip with a first-time hood added to his tongue tie. Still early days.

Kingman gelding who has ability but has proved too headstrong in his 3 outings to date. Goes handicapping now and can do better if he learns to race more efficiently. Yard among the winners.

Made an encouraging start to her career when second at Fontwell in September. Lost way subsequently but back on track when third of 12 in handicap back at Fontwell 16 days ago. Needs to show she can string good runs together now.

Ex-German Flat winner. Ran to a barely modest level in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles this spring but could leave those efforts behind now handicapping after a short break. Interesting runner under Harry Cobden.

Modest maiden on the Flat and achieved very little in 4 hurdles this spring, including a handicap. Fitted with a first-time tongue tie and refitted cheekpieces combination. Very hard to make a case for.

Modest handicapper on Flat who offered little in 3 hurdles over the winter. Has struggled on AW Flat this spring and it will likely be a similar story from a long way out of the weights on handicap hurdle debut.