Paxtons No1 CaseIH Dealer In UK&Ireland Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle

Landed gamble when capitalising on falling mark in C&D handicap last month. Nowhere near that level at Newcastle since, however, and others appeal more.

Just poor form so far over hurdles but was progressive on the Flat last autumn, winning a brace of handicaps and can't be ruled out back over timber here.

Shaped well, in first-time blinkers, when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Exeter (23.1f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Has dropped to an attractive mark and holds strong claims.

Easy winner sole start in Irish points in March 2023 but comfortably held in a bumper and 4 hurdles under Rules since, latest on handicap debut at Huntingdon last month.

Well held and pulled up when last seen over hurdles and latest Flat effort doesn't inspire any confidence of a revival.

Placed all 3 starts in bumpers in France but yet to make an impact on Flat or over hurdles for current yard. Plenty to prove at present.

Remains a maiden and arrives on back of disappointing effort at Market Rasen. May do better now faced with a sounder surface, though.

Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat for Richard Hannon. Below that level in 3 runs over hurdles back in 2023 but ran respectably on level earlier this month and is worth monitoring in market on handicap hurdle debut.

No show in 3 hurdles starts in mud thus far. Faces different conditions here but he remains hard to recommend with any confidence on switch to handicaps.