Hexham 16:00 Odds Comparison

Lightly-raced maiden backed up his creditable handicap debut when fifth of 14 in a better race at Kelso last time. Ought to do better down in grade, for all he probably wants further.

Much improved when runner-up on handicap bow at Wetherby last season and having shown more than the bare result suggests on reappearance at Ayr in late-February, he could be worth another chance.

Won over C&D on first start for current yard and while he benefitted from a return to less testing conditions when fourth at Newcastle in December, it's a slight niggle that he's been off for another 4 months since.

Went close in testing ground on latest hurdle start at Wetherby. Didn't travel with her usual verve over fences at Sedgefield (26f) last time and while all her wins have come over further, she does at least benefit from a drop in grade on return to hurdles.

Hit the frame in a point/bumper and while there was no immediate improvement on first start in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle in late-February, he could fare better over further in a more realistic grade.

Has shown nothing in a pair of handicaps for new yard.

Showed enough to suggest he was back in form when sixth of 14 in a C&D handicap last time, though again faced with a less-than-ideal pace scenario.

Continued out of sorts when well beaten at Carlisle last time, though not totally discounted given his best form has come at this track.

Typically spent most of the race of the bridle when well held at Wetherby latest and while the fitting of a visor looks the obvious move, it's hard to be confident of a full-scale revival.

Low-mileage 8-y-o could only run to a similar level as on handicap debut when mid-field in a C&D handicap last time and probably needs more respite from the handicapper.