Broxton Gates Handicap Hurdle

Fairly useful Flat winner in France who came good at the fifth of time of asking over hurdles for Venetia Williams when readily seeing off 5 rivals in a 2m Leicester handicap (heavy) in January. A 5 lb rise could prove lenient.

Placed in 2 bumpers for Sam Thomas and made a winning start over hurdles for new stable at Sedgefield since (17f, soft) in November. Fair fourth there next time but disappointed on handicap debut (Sedgefield again) last month. Bounce back needed.

Better than ever this season, completing a hat-trick at the end of 2023 and resuming winning ways at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) 11 days ago. No reason why he won't give another good account.

Placed on both completed starts in Irish points and made a winning hurdling debut in 6-runner novice at Stratford (2m, heavy) in November. Bettered that form when third under a penalty at Sedgefield later that month. Given a break ahead of handicap debut. Respected as an unexposed sort.

Idled and only just held on in a 17f Carlisle maiden in February. That was a weak race and he may not be able to get away with a similar lack of focus now handicapping.

Irish raider who won over C&D on heavy in December but has found life tougher since. Needs a return to this venue to spark her back to life.

Modest form, finishing third in small-field handicaps at Catterick and Southwell on his last 2 outings. More will be needed here.