Coral Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Proved at least as good as ever when winning 17-runner handicap hurdle (22/1) at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) 27 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist.

Very smart chaser at best but not at the same level in handful of outings over hurdles this season. Cheekpieces back on. Something to prove at present.

Posted career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Bangor (19.6f, good) 20 days ago, well on top finish. 6 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again.

Not seen since solid fourth at Roscommon (20.5f) last summer but has a good record over timber (including a victory at this course) and is worth monitoring in market on return.

Consistent sort who posted another creditable effort when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Should give another good account but Harry Cobden prefers Red Risk.

Lightly raced but talented mare, returned from absence to win handicaps at Cheltenham (20.3f) and Lingfield (23f) last winter. Off a further 13 months prior to shaping much better than the bare result in the Martin Pipe, possibly doing too much too soon. Must enter calculations.

Landed an eighth handicap hurdle success of his career when seeing off 3 rivals at Kempton in November but proved disappointing since. Best watched at present.

Back to winning ways at Wincanton (24.7f) in January and not disgraced off higher marks since, latest when seventh of 17 to Red Risk in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) 27 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Each-way claims.

Well handicapped on best form but been well below that level over hurdles and fences this term and is hard to recommend with confidence. Has had a breathing operation.

Grade 2 bumper winner who doubled his hurdles tally on return at Hexham (2m) in October. Respectable efforts in defeat since. latest when fifth of 18 in Morebattle at Kelso (16.2f) last month and step back up in trip here seems sure to suit. Respected.