Summary: Outpaced, ran to form on stable debut but looked in need of stiffer test, needed run 11l third in a handicap hurdle at Worcester most recent run; trainer in form; effective at around 2m-2m2f, acts with give; consistent in France where a winner over hurdles, should come on for latest with longer trip a plus.

Summary: Outpaced, needed run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Exeter most recent; in good form prior; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; usually held up; effective 3m; progressive in spring, could leave reappearance form behind.

Summary: Ran to form just tiring late on up in trip back from break, needed run beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Worcester last time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and good; joined top connections, likely capable of much better in handicaps with a run under his belt.

Summary: Overcame trouble for cosy win, improved again back down in trip landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time; usually held up; effective 2-2 1/4m, acts on sound surface; consistent, conditions will suit.

Summary: Fell in a handicap hurdle at Worcester latest when beginning to close; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; fair mark but strike rate a worry.