Irish raider representing Gordon Elliott, who boasts a 25.4% strike rate when sending runners to this venue.
A fourth on jumps debut at Downpatrick may prove strong form at this level
Sean Bowen’s engagement must be considered a further positive
Race 2
In Memory Of Jimmy Latham Selling Handicap Hurdle
Mojo Ego
Likely to have needed the run when seventh on latest appearance at Aintree, arriving on the back of a 140-day absence
Capable of marked progression off a mark of 94 with first-time cheekpieces equipped
Race 3
Traffic Management Handicap Hurdle
Beny Nahar Road
Could prove well-treated off a lower hurdles mark now reverting to the smaller obstacles – fell on latest chase start at Uttoxeter resuming from a lengthy absence
Benefits from quicker ground – two wins and seven placings on similar conditions
Race 4
Join Rebecca Menzies Racing Club Handicap Hurdle
Ebselysees
Arrives in pursuit of a hat-trick following consecutive victories at Perth – could still prove attractively handicapped off a mark of 102
Perhaps unexposed now tackling staying trips
Race 5
Birchall Trust Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
Caughtinyourtrance
Consistent since switched to fences – only unplaced once in four appearances over the larger obstacles
On second start back since wind surgery – performed creditably when runner-up over 3m1f at this venue most recently
May benefit from the ease in distance
Race 6
JJ Crossfield's Sundowner Handicap Chase
Cuzco du Mathan
Has proven something of a course specialist – boasts three wins and one placing over track and trip
Hinted at renewed form on latest outing when fourth 66 days ago in a 1m7f handicap chase at Carlisle – may improve for the spell
