At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

Confirmed promise of previous start when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (9/1) at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 23 days ago. 7 lb higher now but may be capable of better yet.

Shaped encouragingly, back from 7 months off, when 8½ lengths fifth of 9 to Master Breffni in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft, 28/1) 23 days ago, not knocked about. Entitled to build on that and warrants respect.

Imposing sort who has shaped like a stayer in a trio of starts in novice hurdles. May do better now sent handicapping.

Winning Irish pointer who has run to only a modest level in bumpers/hurdles so far, finishing a well-held fourth switched to handicap company at this course (23.3f) last month. In good hands, though, and she may be suited by drop to shorter trip here.

Opened his account at Cartmel in July 2022 and in good form therefafter, fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (23.3f) in September. Worth a look despite long absence.

Better efforts switched to handicaps this year, latest when fourth at Newcastle (23.7f, heavy) last month. Needs to sharpen up in the jumping department but he merits consideration off a 1 lb lower mark.

Successful in points last month and shaped well on debut for new yard when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft, 28/1) 12 days ago, running on. Can race off same mark and is one for the shortlist.

Not the most consistent but his last success came over this C&D and he returned to form when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Claims if able to build on that.