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Has some fairly useful winning hurdles form to his name but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) final run last season and fell on chasing debut last month. Bit to prove.

Comfortable all-the-way winner of maiden/handicap over hurdles at Kelso last year. Hit-or-miss after but made an encouraging start over fences after 4 months off when head-second of 5 to The Churchill Lad on chase debut at Hexham 54 days ago. Definite player.

Useful Flat performer and back in good form in handicap hurdles for new yard last term, winning at Carlisle. Positive start to chasing at Warwick on return and mark looks potentially lenient.

Improved out of all recognition for Dan Skelton, completing the 4-timer in 5-runner handicap at Worcester in September. 6/4, only fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, good) 54 days ago. Could get back on the up.

Pair of 17f Sedgefield hurdle wins under Brian Hughes last winter and returned with a creditable second at this course 11 days ago. Has chasing experience in France, so respected back over larger obstacles.

Fair hurdler who has only been seen once since April last year, returning from a further year off now. Has a pointing background, though, and in good hands, so could be of interest switched to chasing.

Good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, good to soft, 3/1) 25 days ago. Makes chase debut. Not discounted.