Stratford

In excellent heart for new connections, including 4 wins and shaped as though still in form behind an easy winner in a Class 3 handicap hurdle at Sedgefield 11 days ago. The one to beat back in selling company.

Winner of a maiden at Market Rasen (heavy) and a weak novice at Hexham over the summer but has struggled back in handicaps, typically off the bridle a long way from home when well beaten at Hexham (23.3f) earlier this month. Should be more competitive in a change of headgear with sights lowered.

Left behind previous form when second on handicap debut (2½m) and but didn't improve for a longer trip when third in a 23f novice handicap at Worcester last month. Arrives in form but will need to take a step forward to get off the mark.

Fetched €45,000 as a 3-y-o but failed to make an impact in Points earlier this year. Could hardly have shown any less on Rules debut in a bumper at this track earlier this month and will need to improve significantly on hurdle debut.

Modest maiden under both codes, well held on the level this season and his effort proved short-lived on hurdles return at Perth (heavy) last time, having typically taken a strong hold. Dropped into a seller with James Bowen aboard for the first time but remains with plenty to prove.

Had been in good heart for Stuart Edmunds this spring (changed hands for only £5,500) but has made a discouraging start for new connections. Questions to answer now.