HORSE RACING BETTING ODDS COMPARISON

Runner-up on the first of 3 bumper starts and going the right way over hurdles, finishing third of 12 in a decent novice at Ascot (21.5f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago, with the reopposing Dig Deep behind him. Open to further progress and leading claims.

Half-brother to smart Fiddlerontheroof. Won sole start Irish point last spring. Better effort in maiden hurdles for new connections in November when beaten just over a length into third at Bangor (19.5f. heavy) latterly. Likely capable of better again.

Winner of the second of his 3 starts in bumpers. Promising fourth on 20.5f Newbury hurdle debut in November and better than result in maiden at Cheltenham on New Year's Day, stumbling badly 3 out. Retains potential.

Point recruit who shaped well when runner-up in maiden/novice hurdles at Ffos Las and Warwick in the autumn. However, only a respectable sixth at Ascot since, with the reopposing West Hill Verde around 11 lengths ahead in third.

Point winner who was placed in 2 bumpers in spring 2024 but hasn't been seen since. Hooded for hurdle debut. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations given the length of absence.

Looked in need of the experience in bumper/maiden hurdle on first 2 starts but in process of showing improved form when unseating at the last (likely to have finished third) in a steadily-run C&D novice (good to soft) 41 days ago,

Landed an Irish point early last year and also made a winning start under Rules in 4-runner bumper at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in November. Held back by inexperience when third of 4 on Fontwell hurdle debut on Boxing Day. Open to progress.

Irish point winner who shaped like a stayer when mid-division in Wetherby bumper over Christmas. Longer trip should suit now hurdling but probably still best watched.

Fair form in first 2 bumpers last season but more of a longer-term project over hurdles judged on his first attempt at Aintree in October.

Course bumper winner 2 years ago. Fair fourth on 19.5f Lingfield hurdle debut in November but pulled up at Ascot since. Might be more one for handicaps after this.

Only mid-division in 2 bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles.

Fair form when in the frame in a pair of bumpers for David O'Brien in Ireland last summer but remote sixth on Hereford hurdle debut for new yard last month.

No obvious promise on Hereford bumper debut just before Christmas.

Second on sole start in Irish points last spring. Some positives to take from hurdles debut sixth at Chepstow but failed to build on that over 20.5f at Leicester next time (since undergone wind surgery).

Down the field in 2 Warwick bumpers before Christmas and outsider now hurdling.

Ended a long losing run when dead heating to win a C&D handicap (13/2) 28 days ago. Finished seventh of 10 when unable to defy a penalty back here (11/4) 21 days ago, racing with no cover outwide.

Has shown improvement with blinkers in recent runs, finishing second at Wolverhampton 17 days ago. Finished second at Kempton Park (15/2) 4 days ago but was disqualified for hanging right and causing interference. Appears to be in good form and should give another good account.

C&D specialist with both career wins at this track. First of 9 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 7 days ago, settling better under a change of rider and keeping on well. Runs off unchanged mark and looks capable of following up.

In good form recently with a win and two places in last four AW starts. Fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (4/1) 6 days ago, found run of good form coming to a halt, not picking up as well as when winning previously. Return to C&D where narrowly beaten in December could spark a revival.

In good form with a win and placed efforts before finishing sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 7 days ago, hampered at start when Magic Runner's blindfold caused issues. Previous C&D winner.

Finished well-beaten twelfth of 13 when kept handier in handicap at Southwell (10/1) 36 days ago. Dropped 5lbs and returns to course where he showed best form on debut.

Won at Wolverhampton 81 days ago but finished seventh of 10 in handicap at same track (66/1) 34 days ago, never involved. Drop back in trip might help rekindle better form at this course.

Maiden after 15 starts, finished 11th of 12 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 24 days ago, dropped 5lbs.

Form has been consistently poor, finishing last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (33/1) 4 days ago on first start for new stable. Hard to fancy on recent evidence.

Shaped with plenty of promise when finding just one too good on sole start for previous connections in a 3-y-o hurdle at Auteuil (2¼m, soft) in October. Interesting recruit for top yard and confidence behind him in the betting would look highly significant.

Followed encouraging debut with a tame display in listed company at Aintree but firmly back on track when landing a 6-runner Haydock juvenile hurdle (15.6f, good). More will be needed under a penalty here but further improvement is certainly plausible.

Attracted strong support ahead of her introduction over this C&D in November and she was a promising second in that fillies' junior hurdle, despite some rather ponderous jumping. Entitled to come on for that and she should have a significant role to play.

Was the only member of the 8-strong field having its first start of any description when third at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) last month. In good hands and open to improvement but others boast more appealing credentials at this stage.

Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/useful chaser Faivoir and fairly useful hurdler/useful chase winner Clic Work. Encouraging start to his career when chasing home a potentially useful sort at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) and that experience won't be wasted on him.

Half-brother to 4 winners, including smart chaser Enjoy d'Allen and multiple French cross-country chase winner Hermine Allen. Despite his stamina-laden pedigree, he didn't shape at all badly over this trip when third in a junior hurdle on debut at Lingfield and likely to do better in time.

Modest form in 2 bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles.

In good hands but beaten a fair way in a bumper and juvenile hurdle in November. Hood applied.