Useful hurdler who was a respectable fifth of 16 at Haydock last month. Didn't take to fences at Southwell recently and no surprise to see him make a quick return to the smaller obstacles.
Gained compensation for his Southwell near miss when successful over 20.6f at Market Rasen 36 days ago. A further 3 lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid to follow up.
Versatile campaigner who resumed winning in 17f handicap chase here last August but he's been below par in 2 Flat handicaps and a course handicap chase since returning from a break. Has a lower mark over hurdles than fences but others arrive with less to prove.
C&D winner who built on a good third over 2m here in May when winning a 20.6f Market Rasen handicap 3 weeks ago. A 7 lb rise means he'll require another career best to follow up.
Smart hurdler at his peak for Willie Mullins but hasn't show a great deal in a handful of appearances since switched to the O'Neill yard. Could only consider if backed.
Won back-to-back 2m handicaps at Leopardstown and Limerick in March. Shaped as if still in form when midfield in a warm race at the Aintree Grand National meeting in April and confirmed those impressions when fourth at Killarney latest.
Fairly useful hurdler for Olly Murphy, leaving that yard after finishing third of 9 in Wetherby seller in March. Sound start for new stable when third on the Flat at Catterick 10 days ago.
Wincanton maiden winner (2m) in February who has hit the frame in handicaps on his last 3 starts, on the latest finishing third of 7 over 2m here last month. Back up in trip.
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Non-Runners
7
Donnie Azoff2
Weight: 11-0| Age: 8
T: Jamie Snowden J: Non Runner
NR
10
Thankyourluckystar27
Weight: 10-9| Age: 8
T: A Ralph J: Tabitha Worsley
NR
Forecasts
Donnie Azoff (9/4), Kaleb (3/1), Ballygeary (3/1), Tedley (10/3), Zeeband (13/2), Thankyourluckystar (15/2), Icare Allen (12/1), Made For You (14/1), Party Business (16/1), El Borracho (20/1)
The likeable KALEB might be able to defy a 3 lb rise for Market Rasen. Tedley has been running with credit in defeat lately and might be the one to give the selection most to think about ahead of Irish-raider Zeeband.