Play With The Finest Bookmaker, Fitzdares Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Irish point winner who posted an encouraging fourth on handicap debut at Wetherby (3m) in January. Disappointed on quicker ground at Worcester latest but must enter calculations in first-time visor here.

Yet to score over hurdles but arrives on back of respectable fourth of 25 in handicap at Punchestown (19.6f, good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied. Could be a player.

Posted career best (from 4 lb out of the weights) when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle (17/2) over C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago, soon clear. Remains fairly treated and another bold bid anticipated.

Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs but has made the frame in all 4 starts for Nigel Hawke, latest when creditable second in Huntingdon handicap (25.1f, good) 24 days ago. Warrants respect.

Run with credit in both outings for Chris Gordon, latest when third of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Plumpton (25f, good to firm) 39 days ago. However, still looking for first success under Rules after 23 starts (is a point winner).

Long-standing maiden who was fit from points when third of 5 in Fontwell handicap hurdle (25.8f) 6 days ago. Makes limited appeal off current mark.

Little in the way of solid form to date and, back from lengthy absence, he finished well held at Warwick last month. Hard to recommend.

Posted a couple of solid placed efforts this term, latest when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) 26 days ago. Visor now added and can make presence felt. 2 lb out of the weights.