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Fair in bumpers but surpassed that form when routing the opposition on return/debut in this sphere at Warwick (21f, good). Defied a penalty in an unconventional race at Aintree next time and looked set to finish second before unseating in Grade 2 company at Sandown latest.

Irish point winner who readily maintained his unbeaten record over hurdles when completing the 4-timer at Chepstow 18 days ago, confirming his stamina for 10.5f in the process. Strong traveller and looks well on the way to becoming useful.

No impact in a Market Rasen bumper and a novice hurdle.

Merely hinted at ability in a brace of course bumpers.

Fourth both starts in points and a fair sort physically. Positives to draw from both starts so far and this trip will suit but he meets a trio of interesting rivals here.

Excellent start when runner-up in a bumper at Newton Abbot in October but disappointing that he couldn't get close to that form here a month later. Hurdles debut up in trip.

Isn't bred to need a trip but stuck to his task when runner-up at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Meets classier opposition here.

Off mark in Irish points at third attempt. Shaped as if he'd be better for the run when fifth of 16 in maiden hurdle here in December but dropped away tamely at Chepstow since.