Newcastle

Four-time winner over hurdles but seemingly didn't take to chasing at Kelso earlier this month, jumping poorly before being pulled up on first circuit (found to be lame). Bit to prove returned to smaller obstacles now.

Perth winner off 1 lb higher last summer and back to that sort of form when third at Market Rasen (23.1f) last month. Had excuses at Uttoxeter since (found to be lame) and can't be ruled out here,

Returned to winning ways at Newton Abbot (26.5f) last month and arrives on back of creditable second of 5 in handicap chase (4/6) at Sedgefield (26.3f, good) 11 days ago. Returns to hurdling now and ought to give another good account.

Benefited from the stiffer test of stamina when resuming winning ways at Market Rasen (23.1f) in August. Below that level over shorter trip at Southwell since but better expected here.

Registered 2 wins from 6 starts this term and ran right up to best when second of 6 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Back over smaller obstacles now and looks sure to go well again.

Bumper winner who made a solid start in this sphere at Uttoxeter last month. Failed to build on that in 3-runner contest at Stratford since but may do better now sent handicapping.

Lightly raced since scoring twice at Perth in 2023 and went backwards from reappearance when fourth of 6 at Ffos Las 14 days ago. Likely best watched from 8 lb out of the handicap.