Won at Newbury (2m, soft) last November on second handicap start and easily followed up there in the prestigious William Hill Hurdle in February (2m, heavy); reluctant to line up and couldn't adopt usual prominent pitch when down the field in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last month; returns to a handicap today and could bounce back with a bold bid.

Progressive novice who made it 3-5 over hurdles when winning the competitive Morebattle Hurdle on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in February; has also shown promise on soft ground; this 6yo may well continue on an upward curve and he's a strong contender up 6lb.

Easily won a competitive 4yo handicap at Chepstow (2m, good) last October on his reappearance; underwhelming on his next three starts but took big step back in right direction when keeping on for seventh of 23 in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last month; not ruled out.

7yo who has shown glimpses of significant promise across his light career and didn't enjoy a clear run in the straight when 12th of 23 on his stable debut in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last month, when beaten only about 8l on his first run since last October; wears a first-time hood and could have plenty more to offer for the Skelton yard.

Made all in Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in January and ran well for a long way when ninth of 23 in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last month; she's 1lb lower than when a very close third in this last year (good to soft) and could again be involved.

Just two starts this season and down the field in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month; however, prior to that he was a creditable third of four in the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) and he was a progressive handicapper last term (various ground); not discounted.

She's thrived this season and made it 3-5 for the yard (wins at 1m7f-2m1f on good to soft/heavy) when winning big-field mares' novice handicap at Kelso four weeks ago; from out of the handicap she's 12lb higher today back against males but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie.

Went close on stable debut in big field at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in December then won at Sandown (2m, good) in January, turning the tables on Dance And Glance who won a nice prize at Haydock this month; 5lb out of the handicap today and pulled up in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury in February, but very few ran to form in that attritional contest; retains potential; chance.

Following wind surgery he returned to form to win in a small field at Kelso (2m5f, good) recently, and he's fine on slow ground and at this trip; however, from out of the handicap he's 10lb higher today and his profile suggests he'll be vulnerable back up in grade.

Beaten only 2l when fifth in this last year and runs off just 1lb higher today (from 8lb out of the handicap); however, he hasn't been at his best this season and would be a surprise winner.