Successful sole start in Irish points and third in 2 maiden hurdles in early 2023. Pulled up (found to have an irregular heartbeat) on Uttoxeter chase debut last November but showed he retains ability when third of 11 in Carlisle handicap hurdle on return 12 days ago.
Irish point winner. Fair maiden hurdler for Chris Gordon last season, finishing runner-up twice. Could go one better if fully primed after 7 months off.
£45,000 buy after winning point in Ireland. Disappointing in a bumper for Sue Smith in May but offered more for excellent new yard when 8 lengths second in 21f Ludlow maiden hurdle 16 days ago. Leading claims with Callum Pritchard taking 7 lb off.
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Forecasts
Saladins Son (4/5), Squiggles (15/8), Haveanothergoflo (5/1)
James Owen could hardly have his team in better form and SQUIGGLES might have a fitness edge over the returning Saladins Son.