Strong Flavours Catering Handicap Hurdle

Maiden hurdle winner who made the perfect start to his chase career in a Ludlow novice handicap (2½m, soft) in November. Improved again when third to Hermes Allen in Newbury Gr. 2 next start and whilst he's disappointed in good company since, this return to handicapping could help.

Scopey sort who raised her game when landing the EBF Mares' Final at Newbury last March. Raised her game further this year when winning 7-runner handicap here (25f) in January but underwhelming since. Not ruled out.

Third in a bumper in the spring and built on that to make a successful start over hurdles in 20.5f novice at this track in November. Has shown better form in defeat subsequently, including when third in 17-runner handicap at Sandown last time. Merits plenty of respect.

Right back on the up lately, completing a C&D double with a good deal to spare 20 days ago. Big chance of landing the hat-trick.

Consistent type who produced a career-best effort to make it three from his last four in a 16-runner handicap at Ascot, showing a willing attitude. Every chance he'll go well again.

10/1, improved to win 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 102 days ago, staying on well. Merits consideration.

Dual winner on the Flat who quickly developed into a useful juvenile hurdler for Gary Moore last season. Recorded 2 good placed efforts on Flat for Owen Burrows in the autumn but poor so far for current yard.

Won 2m Plumpton novice last term and has generally held form since, albeit his latest run at Kempton was a rare poor effort. Others more persuasive.

Fair winning hurdler/chaser for Paul Henderson and struck over hurdles at just the second time of asking for new trainer Chris Gordon here in October. Not in same form at Kempton next time but can bounce back after a break.