Harrys Hope made rapid progress over fences in the autumn and has been given a chance by the handicapper on this return to hurdling but RUBIES OR GOLD shaped as though his turn is near when third at Ascot five weeks ago and gets the verdict. Recent Carlisle winner I'm A Starman has a pretty good record at this track and can also feature.[Chris Wilson]
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Launched chasing career with three wins in October (2m3f-2m6f); absent since struggling in competitive mares' race in December but in much calmer waters and on a lower mark for this return to hurdling; respected.
Not firing on all cylinders last season but battled on well to exploit some help from the handicapper at Carlisle (3m1f, good) last month and is sure to be suited by the return to this C&D.
Ex-Irish 6yo; safely held on first two starts for David Rees but stayed on from the rear for respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and, on that evidence, is worth a crack at this longer trip.
0-8 over hurdles and not very reliable but looked suited by the return to 3m when keeping-on second at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in December and will be suited by the quicker ground here; contender if ready to roll after five-month break.
Rediscovered some form and made the frame on consecutive appearances in the autumn (once over C&D) but began this year with two disappointing runs and has it all to prove again now.
Unable to justify good market support when only third of five at Ascot (2m7f, good) in March, after a break, but that was still a pretty good effort and he remains unexposed over stayings trip; major player in this lower-grade race.
Fair Flat racer who started off in handicap hurdles with two respectable runs on good ground towards end of last season (2m4f/2m3f); needs to find something extra to prevail from 2lb out of the weights here, though, and is certainly not bred to benefit from this hike up in trip.
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