15:35 Uttoxeter

Form: 1-3421 D

OR: 133

W: 12st 0lb

Age: 8 yo Gelding

Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at the fourth attempt in a three-runner novice at Warwick (3m, soft) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); has also won on good to soft ground; could have more to offer for top yard now back in a handicap; solid claims.

Form: P3-5P3

OR: 128

W: 11st 9lb

Age: 7 yo Gelding

Hasn't really convinced over fences but didn't run badly when a soundly beaten third at Taunton (2m7f, soft) last month, and having run in snatches that day it's possible he'll be sharper now in cheekpieces; well treated on best hurdle form; could go well if headgear has the desired effect.

Form: -72123 DBF

OR: 126

W: 11st 7lb

Age: 6 yo Gelding

Won at Aintree (3m1f, soft) in December and good second at Windsor (3m4f, soft) next time; fair third at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) since; he may prefer a stiffer test of stamina than he'll get on today's forecast good to soft ground, but he's only six and could still have more left in the tank; first-time blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn the last twice.

Form: 573122 D

OR: 119

W: 11st 0lb

Age: 8 yo Gelding

Won when back over fences for his handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December and solid efforts when second the next twice (2m6f/3m, soft); won a point on good to soft; might not be far away.

Form: 4U1122 DBF

OR: 118

W: 10st 13lb

Age: 8 yo Gelding

Won two in a row in November (3m/3m2f, good) and close second at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) in December; soundly beaten second at Exeter three weeks ago but heavy ground may not have been ideal; each-way shout.

Form: 421F11 D

OR: 118

W: 10st 13lb

Age: 8 yo Gelding

Has done extremely well since joining this yard and has won his last three completed starts, the latest at Kempton (3m, good to soft) last month; clearly progressive and latest 5lb rise may not stop him this afternoon.

Form: 91-374

OR: 116

W: 10st 11lb

Age: 6 yo Gelding

Won off this mark over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good) and it's possible the step up in trip will suit; however, he hasn't really shone on his three chase starts and major improvement is needed following a wind op.

Form: -65271 D

OR: 115

W: 10st 10lb

Age: 7 yo Gelding

Returned to form with a win in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow (3m, soft) last month; that four-runner handicap fell apart somewhat but he was nevertheless impressive and could take a 4lb rise in his stride if the cheekpieces maintain their positive effect; also effective on good to soft.