Half Moon Plumpton Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Fair bumper winner in Ireland but patchy profile over hurdles for current yard, shaping as if amiss again at Hereford 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on and bit to prove.

Got off the mark in 2m Fakenham handicap hurdle in December, making all, but folded tamely at Sedgefield next time.

In good form on the Flat last year, winning 4 handicaps around 1½m. Has shown an aptitude for hurdling, rallying gradually over C&D a fortnight ago. Could do better now handicapping in this sphere and worth considering.

Handled conditions well and didn't need to improve when off the mark in juvenile maiden hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy, 2/5f) in November. Struggled in stronger company on 2 of her 3 starts since but this switch to handicaps rates a plus now. Can go well.

Better after a breathing operation when not beaten far at Fontwell on Boxing Day but well beaten again at Sedgefield next time. Cheekpieces go back on.

Irish point winner but yet to better modest form in bumpers/over hurdles, going off too hard in first-time cheekpieces at Taunton 5 weeks ago. Has slipped further in the weights and visor tried now.

Lightly-raced maiden who posted her best effort when third of 8 in C&D novice hurdle on her reappearance in October. Not so good twice since at Fakenham and work to do here.